It's been a whirlwind of a summer here at The Great Canadian Chess Company — we've been placing steady shipments with our suppliers to keep up, and a few of our most popular sets have sold faster than we expected! If you've been checking back hoping to grab a Monarch or an Aristocrat and found them out of stock, thank you for your patience. We're happy to let you know that relief is on the way!
It's also worth pausing to say: it's been just over a year since we launched, and we've been genuinely amazed by the response from Canadian chess players and collectors. We started this because we wanted Canada to have a chess retailer of its own, and to see so many of you supporting that vision — and the broader Canadian chess scene along with it — means a great deal to us. Thank you!
Restocks incoming: Monarch and Aristocrat
Good news on the Monarch — it's back in stock now! The Aristocrat is on its way too, with new stock due to land in early September. As always, we bring inventory in as big drops rather than trickling it in, so keep an eye on the product pages if there's a specific set or size you've had your eye on.
We know these two have become go-to picks for a lot of you, whether it's the Monarch's classic Staunton presence on the board or the Aristocrat's understated, tournament-ready feel. We didn't want you waiting in the dark, so consider this your heads-up: they're back (or almost back)!
And that's not all…
Restocks aren't the only thing keeping us busy this summer. We've got a few new products that we're genuinely excited about — the kind of pieces we can't wait to tell you more about once they're ready. We're not spilling the details just yet, but stay tuned; we'll have more to share in the coming days and weeks.
Thanks for sticking with us through a busy season. As always, if there's a set or piece of equipment you're hunting for and you don't see it available in our store, feel free to reach out — we're happy to look into it for you!
— The Great Canadian Chess Company
