About Maverick Chess Club Welcome to the Maverick Chess Club, your ultimate destination for chess enthusiasts in the Greater Toronto Area! Whether you're a seasoned chess player or just starting your journey, our club offers a vibrant and inclusive community where players of all skill levels can thrive.
Maverick chess club activities Regular Saturday Afternoon Chess Lesson 2-3:30pm | 4-5:30pm Regular CFC & fide Rated Saturday Night CHESS FUN From 6:30pm

Saturday Night Fun Chess 2026 Timetable

Wednesday Knights Chess Tournament 

Looking for competitive chess mid-week?

Join us every Wednesday night for great games, and coffee & refreshments!

Date: 2026 Jan 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18, 25

Time: 7:00 PM

🗓 6 Rounds
⏱ Time Control: 60 mins + 30 sec
📍 Location: 205–1020 Denison St, Markham
♜ Section: CFC 1600+
💵 Fee: $60 for 6 rounds
🎉 Maverick Youth Chess Club members receive 10% off!
🏆 80% of registration fees awarded as prizes to Top 3 players!!

📲 Register now – scan the QR code or call 905-604-5522 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

OCC & CYCC 2026 Double Qualifier Tournaments Registration
Event Address: Maverick Learning Centre @ 1020 Denison St. Suite 205, Markham, ON L3R 3W5

Event Schedule: 5 rounds in total for every tournament: 1st round starting at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday

Feb 8th, Mar 22nd and Apr 12th (OCC and CYCC Double Qualifier grouped by age). Refreshments are provided. Parents waiting area is available.


Sections:
U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18
Rating: CFC Rated Rapid & CMA Rated

Time Control: Game in 25 minutes plus 5 seconds delay per move (Bronstein)

Fees: Special welcome to the world of chess rate – $25 for new comers.
$50 for 1, $90 for 2, $120 for all 3 tournaments. All Maverick Chess Club members have a 10% discount. (Please eTransfer to MaverickLearning.ca@gmail.com and put the player’s name as note)

Prizes: Medals for top 3 players of each category
Every registered player gets a lucky draw prize.

• Clocks and chess sets will be supplied.
Target: For students from K to 12 (age 4-19) who enjoy playing chess!

OCC (Ontario Chess Challenge) : April 26th 2026 @ Brampton, ON
CYCC (Canadian Youth Chess Championship) : Jul 6-10th 2026 @ Ottawa, ON

Chess Department

Mr. Vadim Razin

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Head Coach & Director

Ukraine Chess Grand Master
CFC Rating 2500+ | FIDE Rating 2300+
Master Chess Coach for students up to FIDE Master Level

Mr. Mario Moran-Venegas

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Board Chess Instructor & Chief Arbiter of OCC (Ontario Chess Challenge)
Certified National Arbiter for Tournaments
10yrs+ experience in teaching board chess
CFC Rating P1900+

Mr. Wang Li Dong

National Master
CFC Rating 2100+ | FIDE Rating 2100+
Master Chess Coach for students from beginner to CFC Rating 2000+

Mr. Koosha Jaferian

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National & FIDE Master
CFC Rating 2400+ | FIDE Rating 2100+
Master Chess Coach for students up to National Master Level

Mr. Uttam Dhungel

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International Arbiter
Licensed National Instructor
CFC Rating 1900+
Chef Arbiter of the Toronto Open Tournament

In-Person Chess Classes Syllabus
In-Person Chess Classes Syllabus
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In-person Chess Group Lesson (3-8 students per class)
Target: Students who are interested in board chess


Time:

Wednesday 5-6:30 PM for CFC rating under 900 (By IA Uttam)

Thursday 4:30-6 PM for CFC rating under 900 (By Super Mario)

Saturday 3-4:30 PM for CFC rating under 900 (By National Master LiDong Wang)
Saturday 4:30-6:00 PM for CFC rating under 900 (By National Master LiDong Wang)
Saturday 5:00pm to 6:30pm for CFC rating 1200-1600 (By Head Coach Vadim)

 

*In-person private lesson available to book!

Become our Chess Club Member to enjoy the Discount!

Our Location

1020 Denison St. Suite 205, Markham, ON L3R 3W5