Rokade Westerlo

Rokade Westerlo is a chess club and tournament organizer based in Westerlo, Antwerp Province, Belgium. The club has built a strong local identity and plays an active role in Belgian competitive chess. In addition, it combines regular club activity with visible tournament organization for players across different rating levels.

The club organizes a broad range of events, including FIDE-rated tournament competition, classical chess, rapid chess, youth activity, and team chess. It is the organizer of Rokade Rapid Chess, a recurring open chess tournament in Westerlo that uses a practical format for both developing and experienced players. Moreover, the club also runs other competitive events and maintains steady participation in interclub chess and regional competition.

Over the years, Rokade Westerlo has combined community chess with structured event delivery and active volunteer leadership. Furthermore, it supports both adult players and junior chess through lessons, training, and accessible local competition. As a result, it remains a recognized chess organizer in Belgium and an important part of the chess scene in the Antwerp region.