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Find chess venues in Berlin: clubs, cafés, parks, and bars where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 100 chess venues in Berlin, Germany

List last updated: 2026-10-28

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Questions about chess in Berlin

Where can I play chess in Berlin?

Checkmate IRL maps 100 places to play chess in Berlin: 6 chess clubs, 18 cafés, 20 bars, 52 outdoor spots and 4 other venues. They include Chess Mornings Berlin, Café Cinema and 100gramm Bar.

Is there a chess club in Berlin?

Yes. 6 chess clubs in Berlin are on the map, including Chess Mornings Berlin, Emanuel Lasker Gesellschaft and SC Zugzwang 95 e.V..

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Berlin?

Yes. 18 cafés and 20 bars in Berlin are listed as places to play chess, including 100gramm Bar, Café Cinema and Café en passant Schachcafe.

Where can I play chess outdoors in Berlin?

52 outdoor spots are listed, including Tempelhofer Feld Chess Corner, Volkspark am Weinberg Chess Area and Chess Tables at Blauer Spielplatz. 11 of them have a giant chess board. Giant Chess Board — Schmargendorf, Schmargendorf is listed as providing pieces.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Berlin?

14 venues in Berlin host tournaments, including 100gramm Bar, Café en passant Schachcafe and Emanuel Lasker Gesellschaft. Upcoming casual chess events in Berlin are listed on the Checkmate IRL events page. Chess events in Berlin

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