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Want to learn how to play chess?
If you are looking to learn how to play chess, we are offering a free learning table during our meetups (subject to volunteer's availability). If you are interested in one-on-one lessons or hosting a chess tournament, please connect with the following instructors/tutors:
Instructors/Tutors

Angelo Tolentino
Calgary, Alberta
offers lessons over zoom
De La Salle University Varsity Chess Team (1994-1996)
Chess Coach - Alberta National Scholastic Chess Team (2011, 2017 & 2019)
Chess Instructor - City of Calgary (2015-2017)
Chess Teacher - Renert School, NW - 2018-2019
Coached most of the Alberta Chess Champions residing in Calgary (2009 upto Present)
Co-founded Chess In The Library Program in Calgary (2011)
Alberta Chess Association, President (2018-2019)
Canadian National Expert–Highest CFC Rating = 2032
National Arbiter by Chess Federation of Canada / FIDE
Arena FIDE Master (AFM) – FIDE Online Arena
Interested in Chess lessons/tutorials with Angelo?
Email: avelangelotolentino@yahoo.com
Phone: (403) 680-4374

Jyn San Miguel
offers lesson in Canmore, Banff and Mini Thni, Alberta
does not offer lesson over zoom
offers introductory lessons only
Founder of Chess Empire of Canada
President/Founder of Canmore Chess Club
President/Founder of Mini Thni Chess Club
President of Banff Chess Club
Director of the Board - Alberta Chess Association
Chess.com Champion's League 2022
Chess.com Legend's League 2022
Interested in Chess lessons/tutorials with Jyn?
Email: canmorechessclub@gmail.com
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