For more than 50 years, the chess shop in Tändlergasse has been a true institution in Regensburg’s Old Town. For over five decades, master carpenter Johann Zimmermann has been running his shop in the AltstadtQuartier. After completing his master craftsman’s qualification, Mr Zimmermann specialised in intricate marquetry work in the late 1960s and opened a shop dedicated to handcrafted chessboards. “I love extraordinary woods and search for them all across Europe.” For decades, he has collected rare and exceptional varieties of wood, transforming them into beautifully crafted chessboards – true masterpieces made with passion, precision and traditional craftsmanship.
Opening Hours
- Mon: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Tue: closed
- Wed: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Thu: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Fri: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Sat: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm