Vancouver, Richmond, British Columbia

Where chess is
more than a
board game.

Compete in real tournaments, sharpen your game with ChessLab, and train 1-on-1 with a National Master — everything a serious Lower Mainland chess player needs, in one place.

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Live tournaments

20% off · ChessLab

1-on-1 coaching

Our vision

Building B.C.'s chess community.

Lulu Island Chess is dedicated to a strong local scene — hosting high-level tournaments and personal coaching that connect competitive players across Vancouver and Richmond. We pair real competition with real teaching, so players at every level can reach their full potential.

Vancouver

Lessons, coaching, and our home community

Richmond

Host city for our flagship weekend tournaments

What we do

Three ways to grow
your chess.

Compete in real tournaments, sharpen every game with ChessLab, and train 1-on-1 with a National Master — pick one, or do all three.

Chess Tournaments

Swiss-format events for every rating level, run across Metro Vancouver — real prize funds, punctual pairings, and top-quality equipment.

Guaranteed prize funds
Sections for every rating

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ChessLab

Log your tournament games and get real, move-by-move feedback from local National Masters — plus 20% off every tournament entry.

Analysis from National Masters
Automatic 20% off tournaments

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Private Lessons

1-on-1 coaching built around your game, in person across Metro Vancouver or online — with a National Master in your corner.

In person or online
A plan built just for you

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Coaches

Learn from National Masters

Meet the coaching staff and their tournament experience.

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Contact

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