Chess, friendship, and music!
Welcome to
Stichting en Passant
There are countless chess clubs in the Netherlands, but only one chess café.
At Stichting en Passant you’ll find a warm, relaxed atmosphere,
combined with our greatest asset: outdoor chess!
Everyone welcome
No experience needed. Just drop by and pull up a chair.
Outdoor chess
Every Saturday in the city.
Café & terrace
Good coffee, refreshing drinks, delicious snacks, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Music & atmosphere
Chatting during a game is allowed. And the music is always playing.
THE CHESSCAFÉ
More than just chess
The chesscafé is a café, a meeting place, a home base. Here we enjoy a coffee together, toast to a good game, and spark the best conversations, over the board or beyond.
Outdoor Chess
EVERY SATURDAY
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Everyone welcome
No experience needed
FROM THE SCHAAKHUIS
News
The latest stories, activities and developments from the Schaakhuis.
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Outdoor Chess and Weekly Blitz Oct 3: results
October 3 was a wonderful day for Schaakhuis En Passant. The fine weather allowed us to move the tables and chairs to the…
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Outdoor Chess at Noordeinde & Weekly Blitz on Oct 3
On Saturday, October 3 we will hold outdoor chess at the Noordeinde Palace, starting around 1 PM and lasting until about 6‑7 PM. The…
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Outdoor chess and blitz tournament this weekend
This afternoon from 1 p.m. there will be outdoor chess at Palace Noordeinde. Tonight the blitz tournament takes place at Schaakhuis, starting at…