Chess in Braunschweig

Braunschweig has 5 chess clubs, including Braunschweiger SF, KSV Rochade Braunschweig, Polizei SV Braunschweig. This page collects everything about chess in Braunschweig 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 Braunschweig

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

• Braunschweiger SF
  Schachschule Braunschweig, Gifhorner Str. 133 Eingang über den Hof (Hintereingang), 38112 Braunschweig · Claim this club
• KSV Rochade Braunschweig
  Begegnungstätte Ottenroder Straße, Ottenroder Straße 11d, 38106 Braunschweig · 55 Mitglieder · rochade-braunschweig.de · Claim this club
• Polizei SV Braunschweig
  Polizeistadion-Schützenheim, Georg-Westermann-Allee 36, 38104 Braunschweig · psv-bs.de · Claim this club
• SC Braunschweig Gliesmarode v. 1869 e.V.
  Kultur- und Kommunikationszentrum Brunsviga, Neubau 2.OG (linker Seiteneingang), Karlstraße 35, 38106 Braunsc… · 116 Mitglieder · sbg1869.de · Claim this club
• SV Königsspringer Braunschweig
  Gaststätte Rote Wiese, Rote Wiese 9, 38124 Braunschweig · 32 Mitglieder · sv-koenigsspringer.de · 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 Braunschweig, from the official national calendar:

• 21Nov2026
  21. Offenes Schachhochschul-Schnellschachturnier in Braunschweig, "Rote Wiese"

  Rapid · Gastronomiebetrieb "Rote Wiese" (Turnierraum), Rote Wiese 9, 38124 Braunschweig

Where can I play chess in Braunschweig?

Braunschweig has 5 chess clubs, including Braunschweiger SF, KSV Rochade Braunschweig, Polizei SV Braunschweig. 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 Braunschweig 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 Braunschweig for a casual game. Membership becomes worthwhile later, for rated play and the team competitions.

Where do I find chess tournaments near Braunschweig?

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

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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.