Chess in Bremen

Bremen has 6 chess clubs, including Bremer SG von 1877, Findorffer Sfr, SC Kattenesch e.V.. This page collects everything about chess in Bremen 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 Bremen

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

• Bremer SG von 1877
  Bürgerhaus Weserterrassen, Osterdeich 70b (Lüneburger Straße), 28205 Bremen · 83 Mitglieder · bremersg.de · Claim this club
• Findorffer Sfr
  Plantage 13, Plantage 13, Eingang 10 im Innenhof, 28215 Bremen · 79 Mitglieder · findorffer-schachfreunde.de · Claim this club
• SC Kattenesch e.V.
  Bürgerhaus Gemeinschaftszentrum Obervieland, Alfred-Faust-Str. 4, 28279 Bremen · 14 Mitglieder · bremen.de · Claim this club
• SF Bremer Osten Bürgerhaus Mahndorf e.V.
  Bürgerhaus Mahndorf, Mahndorfer Bahnhof 10, 28307 Bremen · 41 Mitglieder · schachfreundebremerosten.de · Claim this club
• SK Bremen-Nord
  Eldon Burke Haus, Charlotte-Wolff-Allee 14, 28717 Bremen · 87 Mitglieder · skbn-online.de · Claim this club
• SK Bremen-West
  Bürgerhaus Oslebshausen, Am Nonnenberg 40, 28239 Bremen · 55 Mitglieder · sk-bremen-west.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 Bremen, from the official national calendar:

• 2Nov2026
  Ausbildung zum Regionalen Schiedsrichter (AB SR 26-02) (ausgebucht)

  2–7 Nov 2026 · Bremen
• 27Dec2026
  8. Bremer Silvester Open 2026

  27–30 Dec 2026 · Bremen, ATLANTIC Hotel Galopprennbahn

Where can I play chess in Bremen?

Bremen has 6 chess clubs, including Bremer SG von 1877, Findorffer Sfr, SC Kattenesch e.V.. 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 Bremen 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 Bremen for a casual game. Membership becomes worthwhile later, for rated play and the team competitions.

Where do I find chess tournaments near Bremen?

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

Lilienthal · Delmenhorst · Kirchweyhe · Osterholz-Scharmbeck · Lemwerder · Achim · All chess clubs in Germany · Chess tournaments in Germany

About Chessmates

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