chessChess in Brig
Brig has its own chess club: Brig. This page collects everything about chess in Brig and the surrounding area: the club with its weekly club night, upcoming tournaments in the region and casual meetups for every level. You don't need to speak German to join; chess needs no translation.
Chess clubs in Brig
The local club is the best way in: a weekly club night, training and team championship chess (SMM). The clubs in Brig:
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Chess tournaments in the region
No tournament is currently announced nearby. All Swiss dates are in the tournament calendar.
Casual meetups and open play
No casual meetups are announced in Brig right now. The events overview lists meetups across Switzerland, and via the app you can start your own in two minutes.
Where can I play chess in Brig?
The local chess club is Brig. Most Swiss clubs run a weekly club night where guests are welcome without registration. On top of that there are casual meetups and tournaments in the region.
Can I play without joining a club?
Yes. Most Swiss chess clubs run an open club night every week: just show up and play a few games. Membership becomes worthwhile later, for training and the Swiss Team Championship (SMM).
Where do I find chess tournaments near Brig?
All Swiss chess tournaments, including the official Swiss Chess Federation calendar, are listed at chessmates.live/turniere and can be filtered by region and month.
Chess in the wider region
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About Chessmates
Chessmates is the platform for over-the-board chess in Switzerland: find meetups, organise club life, run FIDE-rated tournaments. Free for players and clubs. See also: the directory of all Swiss chess clubs and the tournament calendar.