Chess in Dessau-Roßlau

Dessau-Roßlau has 3 chess clubs, including 1. Schachclub Anhalt, Schachverein Roßlau, SK Dessau 93. This page collects everything about chess in Dessau-Roßlau 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 Dessau-Roßlau

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

• 1. Schachclub Anhalt
  Fachhochschule Anhalt, Seminarplatz 2a, 06846 Dessau-Roßlau · 31 Mitglieder · sc-anhalt.keepfree.de · Claim this club
• Schachverein Roßlau
  SV Roßlau, Mitschurinstr. 21, 06862 Dessau-Roßlau · 6 Mitglieder · Claim this club
• SK Dessau 93
  Spielbetrieb in den Schulungsräumen der Dessauer Verkehrs Gesellschaft für erste und zweite Mannschaft, Erich… · 73 Mitglieder · manfredriechert.wixsite.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

No tournament is announced nearby right now. All dates are in the tournament calendar for Germany.

Where can I play chess in Dessau-Roßlau?

Dessau-Roßlau has 3 chess clubs, including 1. Schachclub Anhalt, Schachverein Roßlau, SK Dessau 93. 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 Dessau-Roßlau 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 Dessau-Roßlau for a casual game. Membership becomes worthwhile later, for rated play and the team competitions.

Where do I find chess tournaments near Dessau-Roßlau?

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

Aken · Zerbst · Gräfenhainichen · Köthen · Zörbig · OT Wolfen · All chess clubs in Germany · Chess tournaments in Germany

About Chessmates

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