Activities - HSC - Helsinki Street Chess

We work largely through the Whats-app group. The group already has over 300 members and anyone can join. Come and visit us at a game night or post a message on IG and we'll add you to the group.

Club evenings

On Tuesday evenings, Helsinki Street Chess game nights invite you to immerse yourself in the world of chess. Players gather at Hakaniemi Street Bar for an evening of friendly competition and analysis. The number of players varies from 20 to 60. Tournaments start at 19.00. Every other week there is an instant chess tournament (3min+2sec) and every other week a rapid chess tournament (15min+10sec).

Every Tuesday, from 18:00
Tournament 19:00
Location Street Bar Kallio, Hämeentie 10

Kids' Chess

Welcome to Kids' Chess, a vibrant community of young chess enthusiasts. We offer an environment where it is easy to learn and succeed in chess. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to guiding juniors of all levels from age four up. Whether your child is a beginner or a chess prodigy, they will find a stimulating place to develop their strategic thinking and chess skills.

Mondays starting at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Uuno Jätkäsaari, Atlantinkatu 20 B

Thursdays starting at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Uuno Herttoniemi, Benktankuja 1

Nappulashakki is free of charge.

Competition Club for young players

Training sessions are designed for ambitious young players aged 8–18 who want to take their skills to the next level in an engaging atmosphere. While we train seriously, having fun and maintaining a great team spirit are just as important to us!

In our training sessions, we focus on game strategies, tactics, and developing competitive skills. We encourage players to leverage their strengths and grow holistically in an inspiring environment.

The training is led by International Masters Sampsa Nyysti and Mikael Agopov.

Wednesdays 18:00 - 19.30
At MOW, Pieni Roobertinkatu 9.
The teens' chess is free of charge.

Masterclasses

Develop your chess skills at Helsinki Street Chess masterclasses. International masters such as Sampsa Nyysti and Mikael Agopov will be teaching. The evenings will cover a variety of topics such as "practicing chess", "knight vs. bishop" and "static and dynamic factors". The material for the masterclasses is publicly available.

Dates to be announced separately
Location MOW, Pieni Roobertinkatu 9.
Participation fee 10 euros

School clubs

In cooperation with the City of Helsinki, the club's chess teachers have held six clubs in Helsinki schools. These clubs have had participants of all ages from primary schools. The school clubs are free of charge for the participants. The school clubs are currently on a break.

In many schools
School clubs are free of charge