Chess in Erfurt

Erfurt has 5 chess clubs, including Erfurter Schachklub, Schachclub Turm Erfurt, Schachkollektiv Tikolor Erfurt. This page collects everything about chess in Erfurt 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 Erfurt

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

• Erfurter Schachklub
  Schachzentrum, Nettelbeckufer 51, 99089 Erfurt · 84 Mitglieder · erfurter-sk.de · Claim this club
• Schachclub Turm Erfurt
  Sportplatzgebäude, Wustrower Weg 15, 99085 Erfurt · 53 Mitglieder · turmerfurt.de · Claim this club
• Schachkollektiv Tikolor Erfurt
  CafeTikolor, Wenigemarkt 5a, 99084 Erfurt · 18 Mitglieder · schachkollektivtikolor.de · Claim this club
• SV Empor Erfurt
  Schützenhaus, Schützenstr. 4, 99096 Erfurt · 81 Mitglieder · emporerfurt.de · Claim this club
• SV Medizin Erfurt
  Sportplatzgebäude, Essener Straße 16, 99089 Erfurt · 68 Mitglieder · svmedizin.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 Erfurt, from the official national calendar:

• 21Feb2027
  4. Offene Thüringer Senioren-Einzelmeisterschaft 50+/65+

  21–27 Feb 2027 · Weimar
• 21Feb2027
  4. Offener Thüringer Seniorenmeisterschaft 2027 50+/65+

  21–27 Feb 2027 · Weimar

Where can I play chess in Erfurt?

Erfurt has 5 chess clubs, including Erfurter Schachklub, Schachclub Turm Erfurt, Schachkollektiv Tikolor Erfurt. 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 Erfurt 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 Erfurt for a casual game. Membership becomes worthwhile later, for rated play and the team competitions.

Where do I find chess tournaments near Erfurt?

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

Vieselbach · Arnstadt · Burgtonna · Stadtilm · Gotha · Plaue · All chess clubs in Germany · Chess tournaments in Germany

About Chessmates

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