Tammer-Shakki

Tammer-Shakki is the biggest chess club in Tampere and one of the largest in whole of Finland. Tammer-Shakki was formed in 2005 when three local chess clubs joined forces and decided to continue under one name. We have over 100 members, from beginners to international masters.

Club evenings are held on Thursday evenings at the chess club in Kaleva at Sarvijaakonkatu 24. One of the offices on the ground floor has a large club logo in the window. Please check the calendar ("kalenteri") for the playing schedule. Tournaments begin at about 6:30 pm. It is advisable to come a bit sooner so that pairings can be made in time. Games usually end around 9 pm.

Monthly program for the club evenings:

• 1st Thursday: blitz tournament (5-min)
• 3rd Thursday: slower rapid tournament (25-min)
• 5th Thursday (when there are five Thursdays in the month): special program
• All other evenings 15-min rapid tournament

Playing in a club tournament costs 5 euros. Alternatively you can pay a 20 euro seasonal fee. (10 euros for a minor, student, pensioner, unemployed or someone serving their military service or non-military service.) Seasons are from January to June and from July to December. You can find club's account number on the contact page. Alternatively, you can pay in cash at the club.

The games are not officially rated but the club keeps its own rating list. Anyone who has played in one or more club evenings gets a club rating, shown on the ratings page.

Anyone interested in chess is welcome!

Youth chess evenings are held on Monday evenings at 6pm - 8pm also at the chess club at Sarvijaakonkatu 24.

New members are more than welcome!

For more information contact Mika Karttunen, p.044-5556424