Entry free of charge! No application necessary.
Every Tuesday during the term (lecture period), you can hone your strategic skills at Hochschulsport Köln. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player, our chess evenings will help you improve your chess skills under expert guidance.
To provide you with the best possible support, an International Master will be on hand. They’ll help you refine your tactics and strategy so that you can checkmate your opponent next time.
Please note: This offer is exclusively for students and staff at Cologne’s universities and the Cologne Student Services Organisation (Studierendenwerk).
All the details about the chess evening in Cologne at a glance
• Date: Every Tuesday during the University of Cologne’s lecture term
• Dates for the 2026 winter term: From 13 October 2026 to 2 February 2027
• Time: 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
• Venue: Campuslounge in the Zülpicher Straße canteen, Cologne
Registration and joining in
No registration needed. Just pop in whenever it suits you – you can join in flexibly at any time!
