What weβre about
## Check Mates β Sunday Chess Hangouts in Rotterdam
Check Mates is a monthly Sunday chess hangout for people who enjoy playing chess and meeting new people in Rotterdam. Chess is the starting point, conversation is the core. Join our Whatsapp community β using this link.
### The location
All taking place is cool spots around the city, like micro-brewery Kaapse Maria and cultural centre Worm/Wunderbar. No competition/tournament pressure. Just tables, boards, a drink and time to play, talk, and connect.
### The hangout
Everyone is welcome, from complete beginners to 2000+ Elo players.
We match tables based on level and preference. So whether youβre new to the game or already deep into openings and endgames, this evening is about connection over competition. Expect cozy chaos and good company. Join the next hangout β through Stager.
### The host
Each session is lightly hosted. The host opens the afternoon, sets the tone, and highlights stories from the community. After that, the space is open and self-guided. No hierarchy, no instruction, no pressure. Get a visual impression of last session β on Instagram:
### The community
Julie and Matthijs started this open chess community, because playing chess analogue is an unique social opportunity to hang out and connect. Within 3 month's our community is more than 120 people and we're growing fast. Join our Whatsapp community β using this link.
Check Mates is part of Shared Obsessions: A growing community of monthly creative social hangouts that connect people through cultural niches β chess, vintage, music, art and more.
Upcoming events
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βοΈChess Sunday Hangout ππΌ Learn new moves, meet people π€ All levels
Wunderbar, Boomgaardsstraat 71, Rotterdam, NLUPDATE: We're currently full (32/32) for this event. Join the waitinglist here β Join waitinglist
To make sure to secure a spot for the hangout 22 March, join our Whatsapp community for early access β using this link.
Check Mates is a monthly Sunday Chess Hangout made for people who enjoy sharpen their chess game and meeting like-minded people in Rotterdam. All taking place is cool spots around the city, like micro-brewery Kaapse Maria and cultural centre Worm/Wunderbar.
Open for all levels, from beginners to 2000+ Elo, we match tables.
About the community
Julie and Matthijs started this open chess community, because playing chess offline is an unique social opportunity to hang out, connect and meet new people. Within 3 month's our community is more than 120 people and we're growing fast.
Join our Whatsapp community β using this link.
Get a visual impression of last session β Using this link
Hosted by Shared Obsessions: Monthly creative social sessions that connect people through niche passions β from chess to vintage swapping and styling and more.18 attendeesβοΈChess Sunday Hangout ππΌ Learn new moves, meet people π€ All levels
Kaapse Maria, Mauritsweg 52, 3012 JW, Rotterdam, NLUPDATE: We're currently with 20+ people for this event. Gender-balanced. Meetup is not up to date.
Julie and Matthijs started this open chess community, because playing chess offline is an unique social opportunity to hang out, connect and meet new people. Within 3 month's our community is more than 80 people and we're growing fast.
Join us! Max 30 spots per hangout, reserve your spot β through Stager.
Check Mates is a monthly Sunday Chess Hangout made for people who enjoy sharpen their chess game and meeting like-minded people in Rotterdam. All taking place is cool spots around the city, like micro-brewery Kaapse Maria.
Open for all levels, from beginners to 2000+ Elo, we match tables.
Join our Whatsapp community β using this link.
Get a visual impression of last session β Using this link
Hosted by Shared Obsessions: Monthly creative social sessions that connect people through niche passions β from chess to vintage swapping and styling and more.2 attendeesβοΈChess Sunday Hangout ππΌ Learn new moves, meet people π€ All levels
Kaapse Maria, Mauritsweg 52, 3012 JW, Rotterdam, NLUPDATE: We're currently with 20+ people for this event. Gender-balanced. Meetup is not up to date.
Julie and Matthijs started this open chess community, because playing chess offline is an unique social opportunity to hang out, connect and meet new people. Within 3 month's our community is more than 80 people and we're growing fast.
Join us! Max 30 spots per hangout, reserve your spot β through Stager.
Check Mates is a monthly Sunday Chess Hangout made for people who enjoy sharpen their chess game and meeting like-minded people in Rotterdam. All taking place is cool spots around the city, like micro-brewery Kaapse Maria.
Open for all levels, from beginners to 2000+ Elo, we match tables.
Join our Whatsapp community β using this link.
Get a visual impression of last session β Using this link
Hosted by Shared Obsessions: Monthly creative social sessions that connect people through niche passions β from chess to vintage swapping and styling and more.2 attendeesβοΈChess Sunday Hangout ππΌ Learn new moves, meet people π€ All levels
Kaapse Maria, Mauritsweg 52, 3012 JW, Rotterdam, NLUPDATE: We're currently with 20+ people for this event. Gender-balanced. Meetup is not up to date.
Julie and Matthijs started this open chess community, because playing chess offline is an unique social opportunity to hang out, connect and meet new people. Within 3 month's our community is more than 80 people and we're growing fast.
Join us! Max 30 spots per hangout, reserve your spot β through Stager.
Check Mates is a monthly Sunday Chess Hangout made for people who enjoy sharpen their chess game and meeting like-minded people in Rotterdam. All taking place is cool spots around the city, like micro-brewery Kaapse Maria.
Open for all levels, from beginners to 2000+ Elo, we match tables.
Join our Whatsapp community β using this link.
Get a visual impression of last session β Using this link
Hosted by Shared Obsessions: Monthly creative social sessions that connect people through niche passions β from chess to vintage swapping and styling and more.1 attendee
Past events
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