The embarking journeys.
Ngoc Pham (Penny) is a chess player and instructor living in New Westminster, BC. She currently holds the title of Woman International Master (WIM) with a FIDE rating of 2240. Before moving to Canada, she has won the Vietnam's Woman Chess Championship multiple times in blitz and rapid formats.
She represented Vietnam in a variety of international events including Chess Olympiads (2006, 2012) and Asian Continental Championships (2012, 2019).
Besides the career of a professional chess player, she also enjoys teaching chess to children at all levels and organizing chess events since 2013.
Many of her students have won medals in national and international youth chess championships. With extensive knowledge and experience in chess and education, she would love to help you enjoy the game and improve your skills at the same time. Currently, Penny is the reigning Woman Chess Champion of British Columbia.
Woman International Master
Penny (Bich-Ngoc) Pham
Chess is not just a game. It is art and education
Ngoc Pham (Penny) is a chess player and instructor living in New Westminster, BC. She currently holds the title of Woman International Master (WIM) with a FIDE rating of 2240. Before moving to Canada, she has won the Vietnam's Woman Chess Championship multiple times in blitz and rapid formats.
She represented Vietnam in a variety of international events including Chess Olympiads (2006, 2012) and Asian Continental Championships (2012, 2019).
Besides the career of a professional chess player, she also enjoys teaching chess to children at all levels and organizing chess events since 2013.
Many of her students have won medals in national and international youth chess championships. With extensive knowledge and experience in chess and education, she would love to help you enjoy the game and improve your skills at the same time. Currently, Penny is the reigning Woman Chess Champion of British Columbia.
Penny Chess Club - A glimpse into BC's growing interest
Penny's passion for chess education continued to follow her here, in British Columbia. Undoubtedly, as evident through Victoria Day, Canada Day or BC Open Tournaments, this fascinating game is growing exponentially.
With Penny Chess Club, she wants to create and build a strong, connected, and driven community of chess players in British Columbia that welcomes all age and level groups. Her vision is preparing players for national and international tournaments, where every player can have a chance to earn their desired goals and purpose in chess.
“Education is patience. You don’t need to have an out-of-this-world mind to be good at coaching. All you need is patience” - Penny Pham.