Last Update — 27th NOVEMBER 2025

Daily meetup
Solve Puzzles
2025 calendar
Special Guests
web shop

7pm Daily
meetup
7pm till
10pm
Rosa-Luxemburg
Straße 13
Materials
Provided

INDOOR — LUZII Café & Deli is our home. Every evening a small circle of players gathers over coffee and quiet conversation for an unhurried night of chess. Intimate, year-round, open to all.

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7pm Daily
meetup
7pm till
10pm
Schönhauser
Allee 174
Materials
Provided

OUTDOOR — Our Späti is our temple. Right on the sidewalk, an open and bustling location where pedestrians bump into us as spectators or even join in on the fun. All the drinks and snacks you can think of, rain protection, and yes — the restrooms are spotless.

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Schachkalender
2026 deutsch
Seiten
192
Format
A5
Preis
14,–

NEU — Der feinste Begleiter durchs Jahr für alle bibliophilen Schachfreunde. Schwerpunkte: Schach im Film, Nazi-Deutschland und das Schach-Olympia 1936, die Bundesform und andere Figurendesigns der Diktatoren, sowie Igor Ivanovs tragische Geschichte.

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The best player is the one having the most fun!

Solve Puzzles
Learn
& play
Get
Hints
Keep
Going

Takes, Takes, Takes — Engage in a thrilling challenge of wit and skill with our puzzles. No sign-ups necessary—just jump in and flex your mental muscles. Sharpen your mind, and conquer the puzzles!

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Special
GM Guests
Play our
Guest GM
DATE
TBA
After
noon
Place
INDOOR

MEET AND PLAY — Have you ever dreamt of going head-to-head with a grandmaster? Were you winning? Unlike our regular sidewalk events, our special events require registration. Immerse yourself with us in the strange world of chess and connect with our guest GM and other like-minded individuals.

Dream

Grab our
Swag
Thick
Posters
Heavy
Shirts
Warm
Hoodies

Art & Swag — Passionate about chess and design? Discover our exclusive collection where chess meets creativity. Explore unique shirts, stylish hoodies, and striking posters that celebrate your love for the game. Elevate your wardrobe and space with designs that merge elegance and strategy.

Swag

📅 Daily

Chess every day, for every level. Perfect for a first date or making new friends — no pressure, just good company over the board.

Daily

⌂ Indoor

Our cozy indoor sessions at LUZII Café & Deli are perfect for chilly days. Join us from 7–10 PM, with materials provided and all levels welcome.

Stay Cozy

👤 Pics

During the events, we love to take portraits of our charming attendees. You can check out all the genius players goofing, vibing, and playing in our hall of fame.

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💬 Chat

Keep in touch with our community and connect with other Strangers to riddle daily chess puzzles and coordinate attendance in our buzzing ~1500 chatroom.

Telegram

Black card deck showing Pawn Island chess fundamentals with chess piece icons and island silhouette

StrangerChess Fundamentals card deck box with black design and white typography

SNAKE retro chess game poster with snake-like path connecting chess pieces on gridded board

MATE BROS retro chess game poster featuring chess pieces, question mark blocks, and platform game elements

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👕 Apparel

So you have a burning love for chess and design and are a bit of a typophile? Perfect, you might want to check out our merch collection in our webshops.

Shop

🎁 Donate

Everyone knows organizing a daily event takes a substantial amount of time, effort, and resources. Express your gratitude with a one off or monthly donation.

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♪ Tunes

Know any good tracks that we should be vibing to? Hop over to spotify and add to our collaborative playlist! What are your favourite tracks to play chess by?

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📰 Press

Making waves: Since the inception of StrangerChess in 2021 various Berlin based publications have written about our activities in print and web. Enjoy the read…

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Blog

Golden
Rules LEARN

Essential
Principles

Boost
Your Game

Getting Started — Are you excited to embark on your chess journey? Our Golden Rules present easy steps that will guide you through the opening phase with confidence. By following these essential principles, you'll lay a strong foundation for success and enjoy each game even more. Unleash your potential and make strategic moves that set you apart on the board!

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Discover iconic chess movies

14th November 2024 chess movies
that inspire

From intense psychological battles to heartwarming stories, chess in film captures the spirit of the game and its profound impact on life. Dive into our selection of classic chess movies that will inspire and entertain you.

Explore Movies

9th November 2024 work/life
3rd year

Do you think it's possible to balance a remote job with running a daily community meetup? I've found that the café offers a great space for both, allowing me to work while staying connected with others—a balance I didn't know was possible.

BALANCE

1st October 2024 Playful chess at
the first sight

Chess can be an ideal date activity, combining friendly competition, engaging conversation, and a unique shared experience. Not only is it a fun and interactive game, but chess also brings numerous positive qualities to any date.

dating

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