Chess in Clermont Ferrand

Clermont Ferrand has 3 chess clubs, including Clermont-Ferrand Echecs, Croix de Neyrat Echecs, Echiquier Clermontois Arverne - ECA. This page collects everything about chess in Clermont Ferrand and nearby: the clubs with their venues, upcoming tournaments in the area from the national calendar, and the Chessmates app to find an opponent close to you. You don't need to speak French to join; chess needs no translation.

Chess clubs in Clermont Ferrand

The local club is the best way in: a weekly club night, training and team competitions. The clubs in Clermont Ferrand from the FFE register:

• Clermont-Ferrand Echecs
  cfe.kalisport.com · Claim this club
• Croix de Neyrat Echecs
  croix-de-neyrat-echecs.seiun.ovh · Claim this club
• Echiquier Clermontois Arverne - ECA
  echiquierclermontoisarverne.wordpress.com · Claim this club

Do you run one of these clubs? Claim your entry for free; your club page on Chessmates takes a few minutes to set up.

Chess tournaments in the area

Upcoming tournaments within 30 km of Clermont Ferrand, from the official national calendar:

• 11Nov2026
  9ème Tournoi Rapide du 11 Novembre de l'Echiquier Clermontois Arverne

  Rapid · Clermont Ferrand (63)
• 18Feb2027
  45éme Open International de Clermont-Ferrand

  18–21 Feb 2027 · Classical · Clermont Ferrand (63)

Where can I play chess in Clermont Ferrand?

Clermont Ferrand has 3 chess clubs, including Clermont-Ferrand Echecs, Croix de Neyrat Echecs, Echiquier Clermontois Arverne - ECA. Most clubs run a weekly club night where guests are welcome for a first game; venue and website are listed above.

Do I need to speak French?

No. Club nights in Clermont Ferrand run in French, but every club welcomes English speakers and chess needs no shared language. The board does most of the talking.

Can I play without joining a club?

Yes. Club nights are open to visitors, and the Chessmates app finds players near Clermont Ferrand for a casual game. Membership becomes worthwhile later, for rated play and the team competitions.

Where do I find chess tournaments near Clermont Ferrand?

All tournaments in France are listed at chessmates.live/en/chess-tournaments-france, month by month, each linking to its official announcement.

Chess in the wider area

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About Chessmates

Chessmates is the app for over-the-board chess: find an opponent nearby, discover clubs, play tournaments. Free for players and clubs.