About Us

OUR STORY

Hi, I'm Esther, and welcome to The Great Canadian Chess Company! We're a family-owned business based in North Vancouver, BC, and we're THRILLED to share our PASSION for chess with you!

The idea for The Great Canadian Chess Company started as a humble dream in 2024, sparked by the joy I saw in my children when they played chess with their friends and my husband (Sam the Chess Man). Their excitement, focus, and laughter—amidst the frantic movement of pieces and the whacking of chess clocks—was truly contagious! Before long, other parents in our community wanted to join in, and we soon found ourselves organizing a children’s chess club in our area. 

As we helped the kids get together to play, we noticed a common challenge: many parents were overwhelmed by the variety of chess boards, pieces, clocks, and carrying bags available. They often asked for guidance on what to buy, and that’s when we realized there was a gap in the market. While searching for chess equipment to run our club, we found that in Canada, it wasn’t easy to find quality, affordable, and durable options. High international shipping costs and long delivery times were frequent obstacles. That’s when we decided to take matters into our own hands and create an online chess store to serve Canadian families, schools, and clubs. And so, The Great Canadian Chess Company was born!

 

OUR VALUES

As a family-owned business, we prioritize integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction in everything we do. We work hard to keep our overhead low so we can offer the best prices on high-quality chess equipment. Every product in our collection is carefully selected and tested for durability, ensuring that anything you purchase from The Great Canadian Chess Company will be a lasting investment.

Our goal is simple: to share the joy and excitement of chess with players of all ages and skill levels across Canada—and beyond. We want to be your go-to destination for everything chess!