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Find the best chess venues in Athens, Greece. Browse 5 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 5 chess venues in Athens, Greece

List last updated: 2026-10-12

• Acapus Cafe — bar, Laskou V 39, Athens 116 33, Greece · chess boards available, drinks
• Athens Chess Club — club, Kritis 1, Petroupoli 132 31, Greece · chess boards available, drinks, hosts tournaments
• Crystal Lotus Play Cafe — café, Skouze 3, Athens 105 60, Greece · chess boards available, drinks
• PLAyCE — café, Vasili Logothetidi 14, Athens 115 24, Greece · chess boards available, drinks
• Skakistiko Panellinion — café, Mavromichali 16, 106 80 Athens, Greece · chess boards available, drinks

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Questions about chess in Athens

Where can I play chess in Athens?

Checkmate IRL maps 5 places to play chess in Athens: 1 chess club, 3 cafés and 1 bar. They include Athens Chess Club, Crystal Lotus Play Cafe and Acapus Cafe.

Is there a chess club in Athens?

Yes: Athens Chess Club.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Athens?

Yes. 3 cafés and 1 bar in Athens are listed as places to play chess, including Acapus Cafe, Crystal Lotus Play Cafe and PLAyCE.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Athens?

Athens Chess Club hosts tournaments.

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