check mates
play chess with people you’re hyped to meet.
a monthly analogue hangout in Rotterdam. for people with a chess obsession, finally a place to share it.
here's what a hangout looks like
you walk in a room full of people who actually care about chess. not necessarily good at it, but genuinely into it. some first-timers, plenty of regulars. you find a board. you play. you talk. that’s it.
no rating required, beginner to 2000+ elo welcome
we match levels during the hangout
each month, a different venue. same ritual
limited spots, regulars get early access via our WhatsApp community
300+
joined so far.
40-70
spots per hangout.
70%
returns together next month.
90%
walk in solo.
next edition.
june 28th
max 50 pots, few left
hosted in spaces that care about their crowd.
places that originated in Rotterdam, and give every hangout its own character.
built by us and the community
we started check mates because we wanted a space full of people where showing up solo felt completely normal, and a game of chess does the rest.
hyped to meet you over the board
julie & matthijs
can't make it this time?
sign up and we'll send you the reservation link for the next edition when it's ready. no spam. just your invite for check mates, when it’s ready.