Check Mates - monthly chess hangout in Sonoor, Rotterdam

Chess and conversations in Rotterdam

At Check Mates, you come for the chess, but you stay for the conversations. For two hours, you put your phone away and concentrate on the board. You play a game against someone of your level and then switch opponents. This is neither a tournament nor a networking event. It is a relaxed opportunity to play chess and meet new people. This event creates a unique atmosphere where you make casual connections. You experience what it feels like to sit opposite a stranger without distractions.

A growing community

Whether you are a beginner chess player or have been playing for years, everyone is welcome. The majority of visitors come alone and see each other again next time. Check Mates is therefore a great place to return to and make new connections. The event takes place at various cultural venues in Rotterdam. This makes every edition unique. Check Mates is an initiative of Shared Obsessions. This community connects people through analog hangouts centered around diverse cultural topics such as chess, music, and art.