Chess in Dijon

Dijon has 3 chess clubs, including Academie d'Echecs Philidor, Club Universitaire Bourgogne Echecs - CUBE, Dijon Echiquier des Ducs. This page collects everything about chess in Dijon 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 Dijon

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

• Academie d'Echecs Philidor
  Maison Maladiere 25 rue Balzac Dijon Club Intercercle, mjc Bourroches, cerle Laique Dijonnai · - Club Enfants le Mercredi de 16h 17h50 · - Club Adultes le Mercredi de 18h 20h · - Club Adultes le Jeudi de 14h 16h · - Club Adultes le Vendredi de 20h 23h30 · academie-echecs-philidor.fr · Claim this club
• Club Universitaire Bourgogne Echecs - CUBE
  Maison de l'Etudiant Esplanade Erasme 21000 Dijon, 21000 Dijon · Mercredi 17h - 19h45 Jeu-Libre · jeudi 17h30-19h30 Cours et Jeu-Libre · sites.google.com · Claim this club
• Dijon Echiquier des Ducs
  74 rue des Marmuzots, 21000 Dijon · - Vendredi 20h30-24h00 · - Samedi 14h00-19h00 · - Dimanche en Fonction de la Demande et des Competitions · telephone Complementaire 06 37 24 08 26 · dijon-echiquier-des-ducs.worldlite.fr · 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 Dijon, from the official national calendar:

• 10Oct2026
  1er Rapide 21 Jeunes 2026

  Rapid · Esbarres (21)
• 17Oct2026
  17ème Open de Dijon - Tournoi B (-1800)

  17–18 Oct 2026 · Classical · Dijon (21)
• 17Oct2026
  17ème Open de Dijon - Tournoi A (-2400)

  17–18 Oct 2026 · Classical · Dijon (21)
• 1Nov2026
  3ème Rapide de l'ESEO Dijon

  Rapid · Dijon (21)
• 21Nov2026
  2ème Rapide 21 Jeunes 2026

  Rapid · Quetigny (21)
• 2Jan2027
  2ème Trophée des Rois de Dijon

  2–3 Jan 2027 · Classical · Dijon (21)
• 10Jan2027
  5ème Rapide du CUBE

  Rapid · Dijon (21)
• 7Feb2027
  1er Rapide de Chevigny Saint Sauveur

  Rapid · Chevigny Saint Sauveur (21)

Where can I play chess in Dijon?

Dijon has 3 chess clubs, including Academie d'Echecs Philidor, Club Universitaire Bourgogne Echecs - CUBE, Dijon Echiquier des Ducs. 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 Dijon 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 Dijon for a casual game. Membership becomes worthwhile later, for rated play and the team competitions.

Where do I find chess tournaments near Dijon?

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

Esbarres · Beaune · La Chapelle Saint Quillain · Chatenoy le Royal · Autun · Besancon · All chess clubs in France · Chess tournaments in France

About Chessmates

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