Café Échecs: Chess Tournament is a weekly chess event held at Gazette Café in Montpellier, in the Occitania region of southern France. It is a relaxed way to spend an evening with a board and an opponent, whether you are an experienced player or have only learned the moves.
What to expect
The tournament takes place every Tuesday. Players are matched through the ChessBar app, which brings the café's chess community together. Joining costs nothing, and the event is open to players of all skill levels, so newcomers can sit down alongside seasoned competitors.
Why visit
- A free, regular game night in a café setting
- Open to every skill level, from beginners to experienced players
- Part of a series of games that leads up to the city finals, which will crown Montpellier's champion
Going to a tournament night is a good way to meet local players and see the city's chess scene from the inside. Gazette Café itself is the setting for the evenings, so you can enjoy a drink or a snack between games.
Montpellier is a lively university city with a large historic centre, so an evening at the café can easily be combined with a walk around the old town. Check the café's agenda for the current week's details before you go.