EVENTS AT THE WORLD CHESS CLUB BERLIN
OVERVIEW
TOURNAMENTS
Exciting tournaments organized by the club and our partners.
HAVE FUN
Social events and meet-ups for the community, friends, and friends of friends. After all, this is an award-winning bar!
LEARN
If you want to learn some chess and do it while meeting really cool and like-minded people, check out the courses.
FOR KIDS
The children are playing chess, and you are having a coffee (or beer). Berlin parenting done right.
CALENDAR
Kids & Family Chess Playground
Every second Sunday, we’ve got the perfect setup: while the kids dive into their chess games, you get to kick back and enjoy a craft beer, an espresso, or a glass of wine. This is Berlin parenting done right — where the little ones sharpen their minds, and you take a well-deserved breather (or play chess too?).
During this event, you’ll also have the opportunity to assess your child’s current chess skill level to help determine the most suitable course placement.
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Beginning at 13:30
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All levels are welcome.
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Free entry.
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For kids aged 5-12.
Chess Playground offers a perfect combination of fun and socializing for kids, and relaxation for parents, making Sunday afternoons enjoyable for the whole family.
Program:
Kids pair up for casual chess games
Play with the teacher
Chess puzzles for different levels
Optional skill level assessment by our teacher (free)
Kids special menu with tasty snacks
Chess Course for Kids Level I: Building the Foundation in GER
Introduce your kids to the fascinating world of chess! Our engaging course makes learning chess fun and approachable, teaching essential strategies and tactics that will have your kids playing with confidence by the end of the program.
This is Level One of the chess educational program at the World Chess Club Berlin. If you're unsure which level is right for your child, we recommend attending one of our free kids' events for a skill level assessment.
Course details:
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January 26th – February 16th, 2025 (4 lessons)
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Sundays from 12:00 to 13:30
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Limited to 10 participants
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€85 for four lessons
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Conducted in German
What the kids’ll learn:
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Introduction to chess and game objectives
Setting up the board
Understanding ranks, files, and diagonals
Pieces names, movements, and capturing
Identifying and using square coordinates
Chess Rules, winning and losing the game: Check, checkmate, draw, and stalemate
Introduction to time controls
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Chess special moves: Castling, pawn promotion, and en passant Introduction to chess notation and scoring the game
Phases of the game: Opening, middle game, and endgame
Core strategies for opening success and positional concepts:
Controlling the center, developing pieces, king safety, avoiding early queen movements or repeated piece maneuvers
Understanding material Value: Pieces value points, calculation, exchange, sacrifice and win of material
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Tactical foundations: Introduction to tactics: Forks, pins, skewers, and discovered attacks
Endgame fundamentals and key principles: Opposition, triangulation, square rule, and king activity
Essential checkmates: king and queen, king and rooks, and king and pawns endgames
Handling unique scenarios: king with two bishops, two knights, or knight and bishop endings
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Tournament basics rules and etiquette: handling illegal moves, touch-move rule, offering draws, and managing nerves
Position evaluation, identifying strong, and weak pieces
Time controls & management techniques: Classic, rapid, blitz , and bullet formats
Meet the teacher:
The course is led by our amazing teacher Radwa Omar. Over the years, she has competed in national tournaments and women’s leagues, consistently securing second and third places. Her classical FIDE ELO is 1771, and she participates this season in the German chess league. Her warm and gentle teaching will help your kids understand chess and light up their passion for the game. The teacher speaks English and German.
Program Levels and Kids Events:
Kids & Family Chess Playground
Every second Sunday, we’ve got the perfect setup: while the kids dive into their chess games, you get to kick back and enjoy a craft beer, an espresso, or a glass of wine. This is Berlin parenting done right — where the little ones sharpen their minds, and you take a well-deserved breather (or play chess too?).
During this event, you’ll also have the opportunity to assess your child’s current chess skill level to help determine the most suitable course placement.
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Beginning at 13:30
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All levels are welcome.
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Free entry.
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For kids aged 5-12.
Chess Playground offers a perfect combination of fun and socializing for kids, and relaxation for parents, making Sunday afternoons enjoyable for the whole family.
Program:
Kids pair up for casual chess games
Play with the teacher
Chess puzzles for different levels
Optional skill level assessment by our teacher (free)
Kids special menu with tasty snacks
Young Knights: Chess Tournament for Kids
Bring your little chess lovers to our Young Knights Tournament, designed for kids under 12 who love the game. This event promises fun, learning, and friendly competition.
All levels are welcome.
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Registration starts at 1PM, beginning at 1:30PM
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15+5 (15 minutes + 5 seconds increment)
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5 rounds, Swiss System
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Free registration
Make it a memorable family day as your young ones battle it out on the board! See you there! ♟✨
Chess Course for Kids Level II: Expanding Horizons in GER
This course empowers learners to expand their chess understanding through deeper opening strategies, advanced tactical thinking, endgame, and a structured decision-making process, equipping them for higher levels of play.
This is Level Two of the chess educational program at the World Chess Club Berlin. If you're unsure which level is right for your child, we recommend attending one of our free kids' events for a skill level assessment.
Course details:
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February 23rd – March 16th, 2025 (4 lessons)
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Sundays from 12:00 to 13:30
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Limited to 10 participants
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€85 for four lessons
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Conducted in German
What the kids’ll learn:
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Exploring opening playing styles & dynamics: open, semi-open, and closed games
Recap of Opening Principles
Revisiting foundational opening principles for successful play
Popular opening systems & understanding key ideas: Ruy López, Sicilian Defense, and Queen's Gambit
Recognizing and avoiding common traps (Scholar's Mate, Fried Liver Attack, etc. )
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Essential Tactical Motifs Recap
Revisiting key tactical patterns through progressive puzzles
Understanding Combinations in Chess: Combining tactical ideas to gain material or achieve checkmate
Solving combinations for advanced tactical awareness: Learning to visualise & calculate 2-3 moves ahead
Identifying threats and responding effectively
Strategic considerations for trading pieces
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Mastering Key Endgame Techniques
Strategies like opposition, triangulation, rule of the square, and centralizing the king
Lucena and Philidor positions for rook endgames
Creating passed pawns and mastering king and pawn endings
Minor Piece Endgames
Leveraging bishop dominance in open positions
Utilizing knight dominance in closed positions
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Calculation & visualisation: Evaluating checks, captures, and threats
Applying the "check your move" technique for error reduction, and analyzing candidate moves
Strategic Decision-Making: Determining when to attack or defend, and balancing material advantage with positional considerations
Blunder prevention: Recognizing, and avoiding common pitfalls
Meet the teacher:
The course is led by our amazing teacher Radwa Omar. Over the years, she has competed in national tournaments and women’s leagues, consistently securing second and third places. Her classical FIDE ELO is 1771, and she participates this season in the German chess league. Her warm and gentle teaching will help your kids understand chess and light up their passion for the game. The teacher speaks English and German.
Program Levels and Kids Events:
Chess Course for Kids Level III: Trail to Mastery in GER
This course offers in-depth strategic, tactical, and psychological tools for chess enthusiasts aiming to refine their skills and excel in competitive play.
This is Level Three of the chess educational program at the World Chess Club Berlin. If you're unsure which level is right for your child, we recommend attending one of our free kids' events for a skill level assessment.
Course details:
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March 23rd – April 13th, 2025 (4 lessons)
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Sundays from 12:00 to 13:30
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Limited to 10 participants
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€85 for four lessons
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Conducted in German
What the kids’ll learn:
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Complex endgame techniques
Advanced rook endgames, and maximizing activity
Ensuring king safety in critical rook endgame scenarios
Complex Pawn Endgames
Leveraging passed pawns and understanding backward, isolated, and poisoned pawns
Minor piece endgames: Mastering bishop vs. knight endgames, and strategic insights into opposite - colored bishops
Converting material advantage into victory
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Tailoring openings to your style: selecting aggressive or positional opening systems based on player preferences
Pawn Structures and Planning
A deeper understanding of key opening systems, variations, and traps: Ruy López, Sicilian, and King's Indian Defense
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Assessing material balance, and identifying weaknesses: king safety, piece activity, pawn structures, and weak squares
Creating and executing plans: Formulating short-term and long-term plans, improving piece activity, and creating imbalances
Positional sacrifices: utilizing material sacrifices for strategic and positional advantages
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Post-Game analysis: identifying mistakes and areas for improvement, using chess engines and literature for deeper learning
Tournament preparation: Preparing tailored opening lines for specific opponents, mental & psychological training, and techniques to improve focus and concentration during games
Enhancing skills through practice: participation in local chess clubs and online platforms for exposure and growth, and competing in tournament
Recommending age-appropriate books, videos, and online resources
Meet the teacher:
The course is led by our amazing teacher Radwa Omar. Over the years, she has competed in national tournaments and women’s leagues, consistently securing second and third places. Her classical FIDE ELO is 1771, and she participates this season in the German chess league. Her warm and gentle teaching will help your kids understand chess and light up their passion for the game. The teacher speaks English and German.
Program Levels and Kids Events:
Kids & Family Chess Playground
Chess Playground is a delightful and relaxing way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Kids can have fun playing chess and making new friends, while parents can relax in a cozy, comfortable setting. This event is about creating a friendly, enjoyable atmosphere for families to enjoy together.
Curious? Join us and see what the buzz is about.
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Beginning at 13:30
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All levels are welcome.
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Free entry.
Chess Playground offers a perfect combination of fun and socializing for kids, and relaxation for parents, making Sunday afternoons enjoyable for the whole family.
CONTACT US
Email
wccb@worldchess.com
Phone
+49 3025798889
Address
Unter Den Linden 26—30,
Berlin, Germany, 10117
entrance through Kaiserhöfe