Chess clubs France

Have you fallen for The Queen's Gambit series? Do you like challenges and a cosy, relaxed atmosphere? Here's a brand new place for you! Inspired by New York-style street chess, the Blitz Society concept has taken root in the heart of Saint-Germain, not far from the 64-square tables of the Luxembourg Gardens. Except that here, you can sit back and enjoy the warmth and excellent food, which you can eat on the spot! The curious, amateurs, seasoned players and gourmets are all welcome. A place without equal in the capital.

L'échiquier palois is a dynamic club that shows off its vitality. It is one of the biggest clubs in Aquitaine, with a fine record of tournament victories, a number of players qualified for the French Championships and even a young 2022 world champion in the under-8 age group! The club has over 200 members and is committed to a policy of training and initiation with the "classes en ligne" project, which enables all the pupils of the agglomeration community, i.e. over 1,500 youngsters, to be educated during school hours. The program includes internal and external tournaments, quick games, giant chessboard games and competitions.

Bordeaux Echecs is the chess club of the Union Saint-Bruno community center. The club has been affiliated to the French Chess Federation (FFE) since 1992. Enthusiasts of all ages and levels come to play, either as a hobby or in organized team competitions. Qualified chess instructors give lessons to members in a variety of formats: group lessons for youngsters and adults, as well as private lessons on request. The association also offers introductory courses for schools.

Who has never tried to grow wood? This expression, unique to chess players, is like recognition of their sport or art. This is one of the oldest games in the world, yet still trend. The Nîmois circle invites you, small and large, to discover this art of strategist, to play with pleasure and even to improve in this game constantly renewed, where you never do twice the same part! It also invites you to play games (fast games in 5 minutes), friendly parties, competitions or parties outside.

Affiliated with the French Chess Federation, created in 1982 by Jacob Wachman, whose president was Jean-Pierre Hubschmann, who took part in the research on the history of the city of Sèvres with wife Lucile until 2004 and then honorary president until his death on 26 January 2012. From the beginner to the confirmed player, the activities revolve around, or: des Open de Sèvres, Open Young de Sèvres, National 4 Cup de France National 5 (HDS 1) Championship of Hauts-de-Seine (2 ° Division), Championship of Hauts-de-Seine (4 ° Division), Criterium Dame, Criterium Cavalier, National 5 Youth, Youth tournaments, or around learning, progression, or initiation in collective or individual progress. The possibility of taking collective courses for all ages, with a high-level player outside the club, as well as friendly meetings of categories all licenses, are hereby promulgated.

Since 2004, amateurs meet in the heart of Bordeaux, rue Buhan, in this place dedicated to the practice and teaching of chess. Open during the week, this club wishes to offer to all a pleasant playing environment, whether you are an amateur or a competitor. Here, you will find three stone playing rooms in which you can practice. Lessons are also organised by a qualified instructor for all levels, from 6 years old: initiation for beginners, improvement and competition for experienced amateurs.

About sixty members, including the 2006 Picardy champion, you're bound to find a worthy opponent in this club founded in 1945. The latter is a member of the French Chess Federation. Many competitions are regularly organized in the region.

USO Echecs in Orléans offers a highly democratic activity open to all. This intellectual and sporting pastime is totally co-educational, intergenerational, practiced all over the world, multicultural and accessible to people with disabilities. The club offers courses and free sessions, whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, young or old. Come and discover or improve your skills in this rich game that develops concentration, strategy and reflection, in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. A unique experience to be shared within this chess-loving community.

The Club d'aviron Les Andelys Tosny is located in Les Trois-Lacs, on the Chemin de l'Haguette. It offers rowing activities for all levels, whether for competition or simply for the pleasure of rowing. The club also organizes rowing excursions, notably the "randonnée des trois lacs".