Question 1

What is the location?

Accepted Answer

Berlin Mitte: Schönhauser Allee 174. Arguably a great location to have people come together from all over Berlin. The closest subway station is the U2 Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz or U8 at Weinmeister-Straße.

Question 2

Do you play tonight?

Accepted Answer

Yes the event happens every day without exeption. Reliability is one of the key values for StrangerChess. Should there ever be an exception we will share an update on social media.

Question 3

How long can I join the meetup?

Accepted Answer

Duration of the meetup is 5 hours. We start at 7pm and it's best to come early. If the attendence fizzles out we may close up a bit earlier than midnight. Feel free to check in via our telegram channel how things are going if you are not sure if its worth swinging by this evening.

Question 4

Do I need to bring my own board?

Accepted Answer

No need. Boards, chess pieces, and clocks are provided. We try to make it as convinient as possible to take part in the event. Come over straight after work for example. No need to schlepp anything.

Question 5

Is the meetup outdoor?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Our regular spot outdoor on the sidewalk in front of Brothers Night Shop (Schönhauser Allee 185), an open and bustling location where pedestrians can bump into us as spectators or even join in on the fun.

Question 6

I don't know how to play chess, can I join anyway?

Accepted Answer

If you're an absolute beginner — Don't worry you're not alone. We can pair you up with other newcomers or our host can give you crash course to help you to get started with the basics of the game.

Question 7

Do you play tournaments at the daily event?

Accepted Answer

The short answer is no. The daily event is a free-for-all where the guests usually play a few matches and rematches before rotating to create other pairings. The focus is on the opportunity to socialize, a tournament structure would not be feasable for the daily event. We have organised tournaments as special events before. So if there is enough interest in the community we could put one together.

Question 8

How can I connect with the community online?

Accepted Answer

StrangerChess is all about getting off screen and on the board. Meeting in person is important to create health relationships, to stay in touch we do use our telegram channel to share chess related clips, news, memes and puzzles.