Socrates
Academy
English
Chess Club

日本語版は準備中です！

ソクラテスアカデミーチェスサークルへようこそ！
Welcome to the English Chess Club at Socrates Academy, an English-speaking chess club or circle in Hiroshima, Japan! Play chess and speak English with our members in a chess cafe or coffee house style enviornment!

• Blitz, rapid, or longer classical game training and practice

• Short lecture, chess video analysis, or presentation in English by players and members

• Chess study, game analysis, and chess training in English

• Snacks, coffee, tea, and other free drink service
  (Members can also bring snacks to share!)

Next English Chess Club/Circle gathering at Socrates Academy!

Date: Saturday, 2026/11/21

Time: 12:30 ~ 16:30

Who: Play or learn chess while speaking English with experienced players rated 1900 to 2300 on Chess.com and Lichess.org! We welcome players who want to seriously improve at chess!

Equipment: Projector or magnetic white board for lectures or analysis by players.

Bring: Please bring extra chess sets or clocks! We have 1 tournament set and clock at Socrates Academy, plus a few smaller sets. Members are encouraged to bring their own tournament sets and clocks.

Fee: 1,000 yen fee per player-member.
Students of Socrates Academy join free!

Where: Socrates Academy
〒732-0065 Hiroshima City, Higashi-ku, Ushita Naka 1-2-17-302

Parking: Please use nearby coin parking if coming by car. Bicycle parking available.

Contact: Email info@socratesacademy.org to tell us if you're joining. It's a small or medium size space, but we have 4 tables and can fit around 10 people. You can come directly on the day of the English Chess Club, but please email first if possible.