About Us

The club

Europchess is a welcoming chess club for players of all levels linked to the European Union project. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, you will find a relaxed atmosphere and a friendly community around the chessboard.

Our club brings people together through friendly games, learning and team competition. Discover our weekly meetings, training and tournaments on the Activities page.

Explore our history and grandmaster encounters to get to know the club through its past.

Who can join?

Europchess welcomes players of all levels linked to the European Union project. Players range from beginners to experienced tournament players.

Contact us to discuss joining and the arrangements for your first visit. Our Contact page includes the club address and map.

People behind the club

Your contacts for questions about Europchess and its activities.

• Johannes Bertram

  President

  johannes.bertram@ec.europa.eu

• Frank Hoffmeister

  Vice-President

  Frank.Hoffmeister@eeas.europa.eu

• Jesper Abrahamsen

  Tournament director

  jesper.abrahamsen@ec.europa.eu

• Benjamin Alberola

  benjamin.alberola@ep.europa.eu

Club members

The federation’s list shows players with a Belgian federation licence registered with Europchess.

View Europchess players on the federation website (opens in a new tab)

For licences and team participation, see Interclubs. Discover members’ stories in Members in the press.