Open Chess Tournament

Open Chess Tournament

Friday, January 161:00 PM - 2:30 PM
University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)
Organized Byriceata
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About This Event

The UNBC Chess Club is kicking off the January semester with an open chess tournament that anyone is welcome to join.

Date: January 16, 2026

Time: 1:00–2:30 PM

Location: UNBC, Room 5-154

🏆 Prizes:

• 1st place – $100

• 2nd place – $50

No rating requirements. All skill levels are welcome, whether you play casually or competitively. This tournament will take place during our first club meeting of the semester, and regular meetings will continue every other week at the same time and location.

Huge thanks to Wasabi Sushi Wonton House for sponsoring the event.

Sign-up form:

https://forms.gle/sv6Pv3huRW17TUru9

Feel free to share with anyone who enjoys chess or is up for a little fun! As always, we are welcoming new members. You do not have to be enrolled at UNBC to join :).

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the chess club chessclub@unbc.ca

And follow the Instagram @unbcchessclub ‼️‼️

We hope to see you there!

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