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Chess in Brighton and Hove

Find the best chess venues in Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom. Browse 6 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 6 chess venues in Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

List last updated: 2026-10-23

• Dice Saloon — café, 88 London Rd, Brighton BN1 4JF, UK · chess boards available, drinks
• Pink Moon — bar, 52 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AF, UK · chess boards available, drinks
• The Cow — bar, 95-97 Dyke Rd, Brighton BN1 3JE, UK · chess boards available, drinks
• The Earth & Stars — bar, 46 Windsor Street, Brighton BN1 1RJ, United Kingdom · chess boards available, drinks
• The Great Eastern — bar, 103 Trafalgar St, Brighton BN1 4ER, UK · chess boards available, drinks
• The Sidewinder — bar, 65 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1PJ, UK · chess boards available, drinks

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Questions about chess in Brighton and Hove

Where can I play chess in Brighton and Hove?

Checkmate IRL maps 6 places to play chess in Brighton and Hove: 1 café and 5 bars. They include Dice Saloon and The Sidewinder.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Brighton and Hove?

Yes. 1 café and 5 bars in Brighton and Hove are listed as places to play chess, including The Sidewinder, Dice Saloon and Pink Moon.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Brighton and Hove?

Upcoming casual chess events in Brighton and Hove are listed on the Checkmate IRL events page. Chess events in Brighton and Hove

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