The Chess Club at the University of St. Gallen was founded by students in 2025 to give the royal game a new stage on campus. Our aim is not only to promote chess as a competitive discipline and to compete against teams from other universities, but also to establish it as a permanent part of the university’s culture.
 

Our focus is not solely on competition. We are equally committed to building a vibrant community in which strategic thinking, exchange, and friendship go hand in hand. Chess fosters forward-looking thinking, structured decision making, and a conscious approach to risk, skills that remain relevant far beyond the chessboard.
 

Whether in exciting matches, internal tournaments, or social gatherings, we combine chess culture with an academic environment. In doing so, we create a place where chess is more than just 64 squares.