♟️Chess Sunday Hangout 🙏🏼 Improve your game, meet people 🖤 All levels

UPDATE: We're currently full (32/32) for this event, but extra spots may come online soon → Join waitinglist

Check Mates is a monthly Sunday chess hangout for people who enjoy playing chess analogue and meeting new people in Rotterdam. Chess is the starting point, conversation is the core. Join our Whatsapp community for early access → using this link.

Fun science fact
Chess isn’t just a game of strategy. It invites you to think from someone else’s perspective.
creating a shared mental space and making connecting feel easier, even for beginning players.

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 you’re 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 → 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 → 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 to meet us → using this link.

Check Mates is part of Shared Obsessions: A growing community of monthly creative social hangouts that connect people through cultural niches — chess, vintage, music, art and more.