Chess

Chess

Christmas Chess Tournament in R1 - Sunday 7 December 2025

It's Christmas season and a great time to throw another chess tournament, before everyone heads home for the holidays!
Don't hesitate to join even if this would be your first chess tournament, everyone is welcome regardless of chess skills!

🕑 When: Sunday 07/12 at 14:00
📍 Where: R1 (board games section)
⌛ Time control: 10' + 5"
♟  Format: Swiss (5 rounds) with mini-RR among people tied for 1st place if necessary
💲 Free!

Registration link: https://forms.gle/CpaSb6PnxNhn7AXp6

Chess Tournament in R1 - Sunday 19 October 2025

The Chess section of the Games Club is becoming active once again and we'll be throwing another casual chess tournament in R1 for everyone to join!
Don't hesitate even if this would be your first chess tournament, everyone is welcome regardless of chess skills!

🕑 When: Sunday 19/10 at 14:00
📍 Where: R1 (board games section)
⌛ Time control: 10' + 5"
♟  Format: Swiss with 5 or 6 rounds, depending on the number of participants (limited to 32)

Registration link: https://forms.gle/Yrdd82SMUQMFAkw3A

History

In 1965, the CERN Games Club was founded by Chess, Go and Bridge players. The first president, Torbjörn Lindelöf, reflects on the 22 years that he presided over the club.