Chess in Nuremberg

Nürnberg has 7 chess clubs, including SC Anderssen Nürnberg 1929 e.V., SC JÄKLECHEMIE Talente Franken e.V., SC Mühlhof-Reichelsdorf e.V.. This page collects everything about chess in Nuremberg 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 Nürnberg

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

• SC Anderssen Nürnberg 1929 e.V.
  Raum der wbg, Striegauer Str. 47, 90473 Nürnberg-Langwasser · 25 Mitglieder · sc-anderssen-nuernberg-1929.beepworld.de · Claim this club
• SC JÄKLECHEMIE Talente Franken e.V.
  Lebenshilfe Nürnberg, Muggenhofer Straße 122a, 90429 Nürnberg · 76 Mitglieder · scjaeklechemie.de · Claim this club
• SC Mühlhof-Reichelsdorf e.V.
  Evangelische Gemeindehaus Reichelsdorf, Im Steinlach 9, 90453 Nürnberg · 10 Mitglieder · sc-mr.de · Claim this club
• SC Noris-Tarrasch Nürnberg 1873 e.V.
  Loni-Übler-Haus, Marthastraße 60, 90482 Nürnberg · 224 Mitglieder · noris-tarrasch.de · Claim this club
• SC Schwarz-Weiß Nürnberg Süd e.V.
  Südstadtforum, Siebenkeesstraße 4, 90459 Nürnberg · 151 Mitglieder · sw-nuernberg-sued.net · Claim this club
• SK Nürnberg 1911 e.V.
  SK Nürnberg 1911, Palmplatz 13, 90419 Nürnberg · 81 Mitglieder · skn1911.de · Claim this club
• Spvg Zabo-Eintracht Nürnberg e.V.
  Gaststätte Zabo-Eintracht, Fallrohrstraße 165, 90480 Nürnberg · 90 Mitglieder · zabo-eintracht-schach.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

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

Where can I play chess in Nuremberg?

Nürnberg has 7 chess clubs, including SC Anderssen Nürnberg 1929 e.V., SC JÄKLECHEMIE Talente Franken e.V., SC Mühlhof-Reichelsdorf 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 Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg for a casual game. Membership becomes worthwhile later, for rated play and the team competitions.

Where do I find chess tournaments near Nuremberg?

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

Stein · Zirndorf · Fürth · Schwabach · Schwanstetten · Erlangen-Eltersdorf · All chess clubs in Germany · Chess tournaments in Germany

About Chessmates

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