Meetup is a platform where people can join groups and attend events based on shared interests, like a love for chess.

How can I find chess clubs in Berlin?

Search for 'Chess Clubs Berlin' on Meetup to find groups and events dedicated to chess enthusiasts in the area.

Are there beginner chess clubs in Berlin?

Yes, you can find beginner-friendly chess clubs in Berlin by checking group descriptions and event details on Meetup.

Can kids join chess clubs in Berlin?

Some chess clubs in Berlin welcome kids. Be sure to check the group's guidelines or descriptions for age specifics.

How do I join a chess club?

Sign up on Meetup, search for chess clubs, and request to join them. Follow the group's rules and participate in events.

Do I need to be an expert to join?

Not at all! Many clubs welcome players of all levels, so beginners can also enjoy and learn the game.

Can I attend multiple chess events?

Yes, you can join multiple chess groups and attend their respective events based on your interest and schedule.

What if there's no chess group near me?

If there are no groups nearby, you can start your own or join online chess communities within Meetup.

How do events typically work?

Chess events may involve friendly matches, lessons, or tournaments. Check event details for specifics.

Can I bring a friend to a meetup?

Yes, most meetup events allow you to bring guests. Confirm with the event organizer when RSVPing.

Are all events beginner-friendly?

Not all. Though many are welcoming, some events might be more geared toward experienced players. Check event details.

Will I improve my chess at these clubs?

Joining a chess club gives you opportunities to play with varied skill levels, which can help improve your game over time.

Are events well-organized?

The organization of events can vary. Always check reviews and group reputations to find well-managed chess meetups.

Is Meetup good for one-on-one chess matches?

Meetup focuses on group activities, therefore one-on-one matches may have to be arranged within group events.

Are all interests catered to in Berlin?

Berlin is vibrant, but not all interests might have an active group. If chess isn't extensive, try starting a new group!

Chess Clubs Berlin

10+3 Social Chess Tournament at the Bode Museum Cafe

Sat, Aug 22, 8:00 AM

From Berlin Chess Club

4.9

**💲 Registration fee** * **€2 donation (cash only, please bring exact change)** * **You must buy a drink or food before sitting.** **(We were warned that you cannot sit without buying a drink.** This is a private café. Outside food or drinks are not allowed.**)** 🕥 **Registration Time** **10:00 am - 10:30 am** * The tournament **starts at 10:30 am.** * **Participants cannot join after the tournament begins.** Please arrive early to order a drink and complete your registration. * There are **5 rounds in total**. **Please only join if you can stay until the final round.** * **Leaving early causes issues with pairing.** * The venue is reserved until **1:15 pm**, so **we plan to finish and leave by then.** 📢 **Chess Board** **Please bring a chess board** if you have one. If there are not enough boards, participants with their own boards will have priority. **💖 Friendly Atmosphere** This is a social tournament designed to be friendly and enjoyable. Please be kind to all participants and avoid being excessively competitive. 📌 **Location** The Bode Museum Café is on the first floor. Walk up the stairs. No ticket needed; just tell the staff you’re going to the café. 🔑**The Game Format** Swiss system, 10+3, 5 rounds 👨‍👧‍👧**Player Divisions** Players are divided into two groups. \- A Group over 1300 \- C Group under 1300 \- If you wish to play in a different group from your rating\, please let the host know during registration\. **🤹🏼‍♀️ How it works** * **Registration:** Tell the host your first name and chess rating (any platform, any time control) * **Pairings:** Once registration closes, the host will pair the players. * **Tables**: You can find your table number and color (white/black) at the link below. * **The Game:** Before the tournament starts, I’ll place table numbers on the tables. Go to your assigned table. One of the players set the clock app to 10+3 (10 mins + 3s increment) and start. * **Report Results:** After the game, one of the players report the result to the host. * **Next Round:** Once all games are finished, the next round will be paired. (5 rounds total) **🛶A Group Games** [https://www.chessmanager.com/en-gb/tournaments/4589072658071552](https://www.chessmanager.com/en-gb/tournaments/4589072658071552) **🥏C Group Games** [https://www.chessmanager.com/en-gb/tournaments/5261764226842624](https://www.chessmanager.com/en-gb/tournaments/5261764226842624) 🎡 **Chess Clock** Please install a chess clock on your phone. For [Android ](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chess.clock&hl=en) // For [iPhone ](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chess-clock-by-chess-com/id858039162) ❓ **Rules** \- Touch\-move: If you touch a piece\, you must move it\. \- Illegal move: If your opponent makes an illegal move\, stop the clock and ask them to make a legal move\. \- Clock rule: Press the chess clock with the same hand you move the piece\. -Other rules: Basic FIDE rules apply. 🚩**We have no tolerance for discriminatory(sexist, racist, and other) jokes or comments.** 📷 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/berlin_chess_club/](https://www.instagram.com/berlin_chess_club/) 💬 WhatsApp Group This group is only for event participants. To get access, please ask the host during the event. *Photos and videos may be taken for social media and memories. Let an organizer know if you prefer not to be filmed.*

16 attendees

Chess Evening

Fri, Aug 21, 5:00 PM

From Schach für Anfänger / Chess for Beginners

4.5

**👋 Hello Strangers! —** For all players and chess-curious folks out there who want to chill, make friends, and enjoy some chess: We are hosting a daily meetup in Mitte / Prenzlauerberg for all experience levels. It doesn't matter if you just watched the Queen's Gambit or if you have been playing regularly for a while. **Join us** — Daily from 7-10pm **Expected Behavior** — [Conduct](https://strangerchess.com/conduct/) **Pics** · [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/strangerchess/) / **Chat** · [Telegram](https://t.me/strangerchess) / **Web** · [Strangerchess.com](https://strangerchess.com/) (No need to bring anything, boards, clocks, etc. are provided)

3 attendees

Social Chess Night Berlin – Beginner Friendly

Tue, Sep 8, 5:00 PM

From Berlin Social Chess Club

4.9

**Join us for a relaxed social chess evening in Berlin.** This event is for people who enjoy chess but do not want a stiff or intimidating club atmosphere. You can join if you are a complete beginner, a casual online player, or already play regularly. **What to expect:** * Friendly casual games * Beginner-friendly pairings * A host who helps you find opponents * No serious tournament pressure * English and German speakers welcome * You can come alone — many people do * Chess boards will be provided where possible * You can also bring your own board or clock **Basic schedule:** 19:00 – Arrival and quick welcome 19:10 – First casual games 19:50 – Short break and opponent switch 20:00 – More games / rematches 20:45 – Free play and social time 21:30 – End of the official event Please also support the venue by buying a drink or snack. This helps us keep the event free and easy to organize. *No rating, membership, or tournament experience needed.*

2 attendees

Chess Evening

Tue, Sep 1, 5:00 PM

From Schach für Anfänger / Chess for Beginners

4.5

**👋 Hello Strangers! —** For all players and chess-curious folks out there who want to chill, make friends, and enjoy some chess: We are hosting a daily meetup in Mitte / Prenzlauerberg for all experience levels. It doesn't matter if you just watched the Queen's Gambit or if you have been playing regularly for a while. **Join us** — Daily from 7-10pm **Expected Behavior** — [Conduct](https://strangerchess.com/conduct/) **Pics** · [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/strangerchess/) / **Chat** · [Telegram](https://t.me/strangerchess) / **Web** · [Strangerchess.com](https://strangerchess.com/) (No need to bring anything, boards, clocks, etc. are provided)

1 attendee

Chess Evening

Fri, Sep 4, 5:00 PM

From Schach für Anfänger / Chess for Beginners

4.5

**👋 Hello Strangers! —** For all players and chess-curious folks out there who want to chill, make friends, and enjoy some chess: We are hosting a daily meetup in Mitte / Prenzlauerberg for all experience levels. It doesn't matter if you just watched the Queen's Gambit or if you have been playing regularly for a while. **Join us** — Daily from 7-10pm **Expected Behavior** — [Conduct](https://strangerchess.com/conduct/) **Pics** · [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/strangerchess/) / **Chat** · [Telegram](https://t.me/strangerchess) / **Web** · [Strangerchess.com](https://strangerchess.com/) (No need to bring anything, boards, clocks, etc. are provided)

1 attendee

Chess Evening

Wed, Sep 9, 5:00 PM

From Schach für Anfänger / Chess for Beginners

4.5

**👋 Hello Strangers! —** For all players and chess-curious folks out there who want to chill, make friends, and enjoy some chess: We are hosting a daily meetup in Mitte / Prenzlauerberg for all experience levels. It doesn't matter if you just watched the Queen's Gambit or if you have been playing regularly for a while. **Join us** — Daily from 7-10pm **Expected Behavior** — [Conduct](https://strangerchess.com/conduct/) **Pics** · [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/strangerchess/) / **Chat** · [Telegram](https://t.me/strangerchess) / **Web** · [Strangerchess.com](https://strangerchess.com/) (No need to bring anything, boards, clocks, etc. are provided)

1 attendee

Social Chess Night Berlin – Beginner Friendly

Tue, Sep 22, 5:00 PM

From Berlin Social Chess Club

4.9

**Join us for a relaxed social chess evening in Berlin.** This event is for people who enjoy chess but do not want a stiff or intimidating club atmosphere. You can join if you are a complete beginner, a casual online player, or already play regularly. **What to expect:** * Friendly casual games * Beginner-friendly pairings * A host who helps you find opponents * No serious tournament pressure * English and German speakers welcome * You can come alone — many people do * Chess boards will be provided where possible * You can also bring your own board or clock **Basic schedule:** 19:00 – Arrival and quick welcome 19:10 – First casual games 19:50 – Short break and opponent switch 20:00 – More games / rematches 20:45 – Free play and social time 21:30 – End of the official event Please also support the venue by buying a drink or snack. This helps us keep the event free and easy to organize. *No rating, membership, or tournament experience needed.*

1 attendee

Social Chess Night Berlin – Beginner Friendly

Tue, Sep 29, 5:00 PM

From Berlin Social Chess Club

4.9

Join us for a relaxed social chess evening in Berlin at **100 Gramm Vino**. The venue has a lovely beer garden for warm evenings, as well as an indoor area if the weather is not suitable. This event is for people who enjoy chess but do not want a stiff or intimidating club atmosphere. You are welcome whether you are a complete beginner, a casual online player, or someone who already plays regularly. **What to expect** * Friendly and casual chess games * Beginner-friendly pairings * A host who helps you find opponents * No serious tournament pressure * You can come alone — many people do * Chess boards will be provided where possible * You are also welcome to bring your own board or chess clock **Good to know** We cooperate with another local chess group that occasionally organizes small tournaments at the same venue. Their participants may use an chess app or look for specific opponents by name. Our group remains completely casual and focused on relaxed, friendly games. *No app, tournament registration, rating, or previous experience is required* :D **Schedule** **19:00** – Arrival and quick welcome **19:10** – First casual games **19:50** – Short break and opponent switch **20:00** – More games and rematches **20:45** – Free play and social time **21:30** – End of the official event Please support **100 Gramm Vino** by buying a drink or snack during the evening. This helps us keep the event free and easy to organize. *No rating, membership, tournament registration, or previous tournament experience is needed.*

1 attendee

Social Chess Night Berlin – Beginner Friendly

Tue, Oct 6, 5:00 PM

From Berlin Social Chess Club

4.9

Join us for a relaxed social chess evening in Berlin at **100 Gramm Vino**. The venue has a lovely beer garden for warm evenings, as well as an indoor area if the weather is not suitable. This event is for people who enjoy chess but do not want a stiff or intimidating club atmosphere. You are welcome whether you are a complete beginner, a casual online player, or someone who already plays regularly. **What to expect** * Friendly and casual chess games * Beginner-friendly pairings * A host who helps you find opponents * No serious tournament pressure * You can come alone — many people do * Chess boards will be provided where possible * You are also welcome to bring your own board or chess clock **Good to know** We cooperate with another local chess group that occasionally organizes small tournaments at the same venue. Their participants may use an chess app or look for specific opponents by name. Our group remains completely casual and focused on relaxed, friendly games. *No app, tournament registration, rating, or previous experience is required* :D **Schedule** **19:00** – Arrival and quick welcome **19:10** – First casual games **19:50** – Short break and opponent switch **20:00** – More games and rematches **20:45** – Free play and social time **21:30** – End of the official event Please support **100 Gramm Vino** by buying a drink or snack during the evening. This helps us keep the event free and easy to organize. *No rating, membership, tournament registration, or previous tournament experience is needed.*

1 attendee

Book Club of Not Knowing

Fri, Aug 28, 4:00 PM

From Book Club of Not Knowing

*It makes a vast difference to experientially work it to the best of your ability rather than just hear about it and intellectually understand.* (From Ralston's "Pursuing Consciousness") If you have any interest in consciousness work, contemplation, or discovering who you are, what life is, etc., please read the group description. Everybody is welcome, no matter the familiarity with the matter, as long as there is a genuine interest. **Our agenda** 1\. Briefly getting to know each other 2\. Individually reading for about 20\-30 minutes\. It can be any part of any of Ralston's books or similar material\. *No need to bring anything*. 3\. Sharing what we've read and contemplating each part silently for about 20\-30 minutes\. 4\. More exercises or reading\, depending on the sentiment of the group\. E\.g\.\, dyads\, meditation\, etc\. 5\. Sunset & dinner at the awesome Café Pilz close by \(reservation for 20:45\) We won't share the "results" of our contemplations, unless somebody feels the need or thinks it might be valuable for the group. The reason for this is to avoid pressure during the contemplation, that can arise if we know we'll "have to" share what we "achieved". If you can, bring something to sit on and a phone/eReader with the Book of Not Knowing (or similar) downloaded.

6 attendees

Chess For Fun - back to the game!

Sun, Aug 23, 1:00 PM

From Chess For Fun

4.8

A beautiful Kreuzberg Café La Tienda hosts us on regular, weekly basis. The owner is very friendly and plays chess too. Please, please respect the invitation and leave some money on the bar - it's a café, so please behave like in a café and carry your responsibility for the chess community you are part of. More then before small business need our support. Female players, beginners and hobby players -it's our event! Please note that the number of attendees on Meetup doesn't correspond the amount of people coming to La Tienda. There is a vivid community around, so we are always many!

1 attendee

Social Chess Night Berlin – Beginner Friendly

Tue, Aug 25, 5:00 PM

From Berlin Social Chess Club

4.9

**Join us for a relaxed social chess evening in Berlin.** This event is for people who enjoy chess but do not want a stiff or intimidating club atmosphere. You can join if you are a complete beginner, a casual online player, or already play regularly. **What to expect:** * Friendly casual games * Beginner-friendly pairings * A host who helps you find opponents * No serious tournament pressure * English and German speakers welcome * You can come alone — many people do * Chess boards will be provided where possible * You can also bring your own board or clock **Basic schedule:** 19:00 – Arrival and quick welcome 19:10 – First casual games 19:50 – Short break and opponent switch 20:00 – More games / rematches 20:45 – Free play and social time 21:30 – End of the official event Please also support the venue by buying a drink or snack. This helps us keep the event free and easy to organize. *No rating, membership, or tournament experience needed.*

1 attendee