The Toronto Women's Chess Club (TWCC) meets once a month, typically on the second Monday of the month, and is a safe and welcoming environment for women and girls.

TWCC meets from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

WGM Anna Burtasova delivers a monthly lecture with chess analysis, focussed on important women chess players, followed by casual or tournament play.

Any female ACC member is welcome to attend TWCC. The non-member drop-in fee is $10.

Anna Burtasova was born in Russia, and moved to Canada in 2019. She earned her WGM (Woman Grandmaster) title in 2009, and is heavily involved in the chess scene. Among other roles, she worked as FIDE's official Press Officer during the 2024 Candidates Tournament. She has been leading TWCC for several years at Annex Chess Club.