Check Mates - Maandelijkse schaak hangout in Restaurant Rotonde, Rotterdam

Chess and conversing

At Check Mates, chess takes center stage, but it is also about the conversations that arise naturally. You place a chessboard on the table, put your phone on airplane mode, and find an opponent at your level. Enjoy a relaxed game of chess.

Meet fellow chess players

Check Mates is not a tournament or a networking event. It is an accessible place to play chess and meet new people who enjoy the game just as much as you do. After every game, you switch opponents, allowing you to speak to many different people.

For everyone

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player with an Elo rating above 2000, everyone is welcome. We ensure that you always find a suitable opponent. This makes for a fun and challenging experience for everyone.

Analog togetherness

Many people come to Check Mates alone. They enjoy returning for the pleasant atmosphere and the opportunity to be offline for two hours. Without screens or notifications. It feels good to have such genuine contact with someone you don't know yet.

Locations in Rotterdam

Check Mates takes place at various unique cultural locations in Rotterdam. Think of places like Sonoor, Kaapse Maria, WORM, Kuub Coffee, and Restaurant Rotonde. This way, you discover the city in a new way.