Hello and welcome to the Elmira Chess Club! We are a small but passionate group of players who meet in the Hub room of Elmira Ontario's Woolwich Memorial Centre every Sunday from 12:30PM to 4:30PM. Run by the father and son group Scott Kuehl and Sean Kuehl, the club seeks to grow the local area chess community and introduce members to everything chess has to offer through games, special events like Theme Tournaments, Club Championship Tournaments, Simultaneous Exhibitions and more!

Please Note: The club will be closed starting June 21st, Father's Day till July 12th, opening back up July 19th.

Upcoming Events:

Elmira District Seconday School Simul

Thank you to everyone who came out and gave us the biggest crowd we've had yet! Congratulations to Shane Stroeder and Andrew Verspagen who won free entry into the 2026 Horse and Buggy Open for their win's in the simul and to Peter Van Rooy who secured 50% off entry to the Horse and Buggy Open for his draw.

2026 Horse and Buggy Open

Classical, 90+30

5 Round Swiss, One section tournament

CFC membership required

Please bring boards, pieces and clocks

Byes in Rounds 1 - 4 available upon request no 5th round byes

Tie break: Tournament performance rating

Organizer and Tournament Director: Scott Kuehl

Dates: August 28th, 29th and 30th

Rounds:

1st: 7PM August 28th

2nd: 10AM August 29th

3rd: 4PM August 29th

4th: 1PM August 30th

5th: ASAP August 30th

Location: Floradale Mennonite Church, 22 Florapine Road

Entry fee: Entry before August 1st: $60, after: $75 Pay by e-transfer to scottkuehl91@gmail.com Please include your e-transfer address in case of refund / award.

Prizes: Prize fund based on entries, trophies for U1600

Preregistered List:

Player	Rating	From
Arpan Shah	1317	Cambridge, Ontario