SSV Rotation Berlin e.V.

SSV Rotation Berlin e.V. is a traditional chess club located in the Berliner Scheunenviertel, Berlin, Germany, with a rich history dating back to 1949. The club features a dedicated Chess Section and participates in the Berliner Mannschaftsmeisterschaft with at least eight teams. The 1st team competes in the Landesliga, aiming for promotion to the Oberliga. The club also has a women’s team in the Frauenregionalliga Ost and a strong youth section known as the “Rotationer Schachzwerge.” Notable junior players include Onno Zhang, who became the Berliner Meister U14 in 2026. The club organizes special projects like “Chess & Jazz” and “Chess Mates Berlin,” and hosts internal Skat tournaments, reflecting a vibrant social aspect. Training is available for adults, women, and children/youth, along with regular game nights.