Chess in Magdeburg

Magdeburg has 5 chess clubs, including SC Norbertus Magdeburg, Schachzwerge Magdeburg, SG Aufbau Elbe Magdeburg. This page collects everything about chess in Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg

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

• SC Norbertus Magdeburg
  SC Norbertus Magdeburg, Nachtweide 77, 39124 Magdeburg · 25 Mitglieder · sc-norbertus-schach.de · Claim this club
• Schachzwerge Magdeburg
  Schachhaus Magdeburg, Otto-von-Guericke-Str. 105, 39104 Magdeburg · 740 Mitglieder · schachzwerge-magdeburg.de · Claim this club
• SG Aufbau Elbe Magdeburg
  Heinrich-Germer-Stadion im Stadiongebäude Salzmannstraße 34 39112 Magdeburg Montags 17:00–21:00 Uhr: Spielabe… · 94 Mitglieder · aem-schach.de · Claim this club
• SV Rochade Magdeburg 96
  MWG Nachbarschaftstreff, Schrotebogen 28, 39126 Magdeburg · 49 Mitglieder · rochade-96-magdeburg.de · Claim this club
• VfB Ottersleben
  VfB Ottersleben, Schwarzer Weg, 39116 Magdeburg · 19 Mitglieder · schach-vfb-ottersleben.org · 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 Magdeburg, from the official national calendar:

• 29Oct2026
  31. Magdeburger Open

  29 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · Magdeburg
• 14Nov2026
  Deutsche Familienmeisterschaft 2026

  Rapid · Magdeburg
• 31Mar2027
  Senioren-Mannschafts-WM 2027

  31 Mar – 11 Apr 2027 · Magdeburg
• 29Apr2027
  Deutsche Schach-Amateurmeisterschaft 7³ 2026/2027 - 7. Turnier

  29 Apr – 2 May 2027 · Magdeburg
• 12Jul2027
  35. Offene Senioren-Meisterschaft von Sachsen-Anhalt

  12–18 Jul 2027 · Magdeburg

Where can I play chess in Magdeburg?

Magdeburg has 5 chess clubs, including SC Norbertus Magdeburg, Schachzwerge Magdeburg, SG Aufbau Elbe Magdeburg. 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 Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg for a casual game. Membership becomes worthwhile later, for rated play and the team competitions.

Where do I find chess tournaments near Magdeburg?

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

Barleben · Wolmirstedt · Burg · Calbe · Oschersleben · Staßfurt · All chess clubs in Germany · Chess tournaments in Germany

About Chessmates

Chessmates is the app for over-the-board chess: find an opponent nearby, discover clubs, play tournaments. Free for players and clubs.