Kanata

Chess Academy

– where strategy meets inspiration

About Us

Kanata Chess Academy, established in June 2022 as a federally incorporated non-profit, is the largest chess academy in Ottawa, mentoring over 200 students. We offer engaging tournaments, interactive classes, and community-building events to promote chess across the community. We also focus on advocating for chess among young girls, increasing female participation, and raising awareness of chess’s educational value in schools and colleges. By fostering a love for chess, we aim to build a thriving and inclusive chess culture across Ottawa.

Why Choose Us?

Interactive Lessons

Our sessions are highly interactive, featuring engaging exercises and real-time feedback to make learning chess enjoyable and effective.

Expert Coaching

Our top-rated chess masters provide personalized training tailored to your skill level and goals, ensuring you get the most out of every session.

Community and Events

Become part of a vibrant community of chess enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive tournaments, events, and forums to share knowledge and experiences.

Comprehensive Curriculum

We offer a structured and progressive curriculum that covers all aspects of the game, from openings and strategies to advanced tactics and endgames.

Upcoming Chess Tournaments

Join the excitement! Explore our upcoming chess tournaments designed for young enthusiasts. From friendly local matches to competitive events, there’s a game for every skill level. Stay updated and mark your calendars for these must-attend chess challenges!

2024 Christmas Chess Tournament

Join us for an exciting and fun Christmas chess tournament! Open to players from Kindergarten to Grade 12, with sections divided by level and age. Opportunity for young chess enthusiasts of all skill levels to enhance their game, make new friends, and have fun in a supportive and engaging environment.

Coaching

Explore our coaching services page, dedicated to providing tailored guidance for chess enthusiasts. Elevate your game with personalized strategies and expert insights.

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What People Say About Us

My son Ridit has been training with Ankita for more than a year now and his progress is evident. Ankita is an excellent teacher with deep understanding of chess principles. She being an active player herself, understands how my son feels when he wins or loses and is always there to advise him. Under her guidance, he's done really well in Chess n' Math tournaments (3rd place in Grade 1 in Ontario Chess Challenge) and is now working on his CFC rating by taking part in classical games. I'm happy with his progress and would definitely recommend trying out Kanata Chess Academy if your kid shows an interest in chess.

Mahesh Kakani

Many thanks to Ankita. My daughter started chess lessons few weeks ago, and she has already climbed to intermediate level. Ankita will take her time and explained in detailed. At the end of each lessons, my daughter will complete a quiz to test her knowledge. My daughter is now confident to play chess. I do recommend Kanata Chess Academy.

Sylvanus Johnson

Ankita is very knowledgeable and hugely talented, above all she is really kind and gentle. My daughter loves learning from Ankita and can't wait for her chess dates with Ankita.

Harpreet Kahlon

Contact Us

If you have questions about the courses available and how we can help you improve your chess, feel free to send us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible!