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Find the best chess venues in Kansas City, United States. Browse 10 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.
All 10 chess venues in Kansas City, United States
List last updated: 2026-10-28
- Afterword Tavern & Shelves — bar, 3105 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64109, United States · chess boards available, drinks
- Chartreuse Saloon — bar, 1627 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64108, United States · chess boards available, drinks
- Chess Tables — West 20th Street, Downtown Kansas City — park venue, West 20th Street, West Side, Downtown Kansas City, Kansas City, 64108 · chess boards available
- Giant Chess Board — Central Library Rooftop Terrace — park venue, Central Library, 14 West 10th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 · chess boards available
- Hookah Sahara Sheesha Lounge — bar, 3929 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111, United States · chess boards available, drinks
- Kansas City Chess Club — club, 5545 N Oak Trafficway, Suite 8, Kansas City, MO 64118 · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
- Kansas City Chess Park — park venue, Rock Island Bridge, 1799 American Royal Drive, Kansas City, MO 64106 · chess boards available
- Pawn and Pint — bar, 613 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA · chess boards available, drinks
- Roasted Coffee Shop & Lounge — café, 322 Southwest Blvd #100, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA · chess boards available, drinks
- Westport Flea Market Bar & Grill — bar, 817 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA · chess boards available, drinks, hosts tournaments
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Questions about chess in Kansas City
Where can I play chess in Kansas City?
Checkmate IRL maps 10 places to play chess in Kansas City: 1 chess club, 1 café, 5 bars and 3 outdoor spots. They include Kansas City Chess Club, Roasted Coffee Shop & Lounge and Afterword Tavern & Shelves.
Is there a chess club in Kansas City?
Yes: Kansas City Chess Club.
Is there a chess café or chess bar in Kansas City?
Yes. 1 café and 5 bars in Kansas City are listed as places to play chess, including Afterword Tavern & Shelves, Chartreuse Saloon and Hookah Sahara Sheesha Lounge.
Where can I play chess outdoors in Kansas City?
3 outdoor spots are listed: Kansas City Chess Park, Giant Chess Board — Central Library Rooftop Terrace and Chess Tables — West 20th Street, Downtown Kansas City. 1 of them has a giant chess board. 2 of them are listed as providing pieces: Kansas City Chess Park and Giant Chess Board — Central Library Rooftop Terrace.
Are there chess tournaments or events in Kansas City?
2 venues in Kansas City host tournaments: Kansas City Chess Club and Westport Flea Market Bar & Grill.
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