chessChess in Berlin
Berlin has 34 chess clubs, including BSC Rehberge 1945 e.V., BSG 1827 Eckbauer e.V., BSV 63 Chemie Weißensee. This page collects everything about chess in Berlin 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 German to join; chess needs no translation.
Chess clubs in Berlin
The local club is the best way in: a weekly club night, training and team competitions. The clubs in Berlin from the DSB register:
- BSC Rehberge 1945 e.V.
- BSG 1827 Eckbauer e.V.
- BSV 63 Chemie Weißensee
- Chess Boxing Club Berlin e.V.
- Queer-Springer SSV Berlin
- SC Borussia Lichtenberg
- SC Eintracht Berlin e.V.
- SC Freibauer Schöneberg
- SC Friesen Lichtenberg e.V.
- SC Kreuzberg e.V.
- SC Rochade e.V.
- SC Rotation Pankow e.V.
- SC Schwarz-Weiß Lichtenrade e.V.
- SC Schwarzer Springer Schmargendorf
- SC Weisse Dame e.V.
- SC Zitadelle Spandau 1977 e.V.
- SC Zugzwang 95 e.V.
- Schachfreunde Berlin 1903 e.V.
- Schachfreunde Nordost Berlin
- Schachgesellschaft Lasker Steglitz-Wilmersdorf
- Schwarz-Weiß Neukölln e.V.
- SF Siemensstadt
- SG Eckturm
- SK CAÏSSA Hermsdorf-Frohnau e. V.
- SK International Berlin 2010
- SK König Tegel 1949 e.V.
- SK Tempelhof 1931 e.V.
- SK Zehlendorf e.V.
- Spandauer SV e.V.
- SV Berolina Mitte e.V.
- SV Königsjäger Süd-West e.V.
- SV Mattnetz Berlin e.V.
- SV Schachfreunde Friedrichshagen
- SVG Läufer Reinickendorf e.V.
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 Berlin, from the official national calendar:
- 17Oct2026
- 30Oct2026
- 7Nov2026
- 23Dec2026
- 27Dec2026
- 27Dec2026
- 30Dec2026
- 7Jan2027
Where can I play chess in Berlin?
Berlin has 34 chess clubs, including BSC Rehberge 1945 e.V., BSG 1827 Eckbauer e.V., BSV 63 Chemie Weißensee. 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 German?
No. Club nights in Berlin run in German, 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 Berlin for a casual game. Membership becomes worthwhile later, for rated play and the team competitions.
Where do I find chess tournaments near Berlin?
All tournaments in Germany are listed at chessmates.live/en/chess-tournaments-germany, month by month, each linking to its official announcement.
Chess in the wider area
Falkensee · Fredersdorf · Potsdam · Ludwigsfelde · Wildau · Leegebruch · All chess clubs in Germany · Chess tournaments in Germany
About Chessmates
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