As we're expanding our chess activities, we wanted to also explore events in collaboration with other organizations and institutions.
Our first one of those will be with one of the top universities of Greece: The National Technical University of Athens, which happens to have a very reputable chess team (https://www.ntua.gr/en/news-en/item/3248-the-ntua-le-roi-chess-team-ranks-1-in-europe-5-in-the-world ).
It's March already which means the first R1 chess tournament of the season is long overdue!
Once again, everyone is welcome regardless of chess level, but beware the Ides of March...
🕑When: Sunday 15/03/2026 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/1g2rAcc9p1LnQ2GX6
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
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
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.
