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Find the best chess venues in Los Angeles, United States. Browse 21 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 21 chess venues in Los Angeles, United States

List last updated: 2026-10-24

• Bar Covell — bar, 4628 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA · drinks
• Belle's Delicatessen — café, 5022 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA · chess boards available, drinks
• Brews Brothers — bar, 5140 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601, USA · chess boards available, drinks
• Chess Park Lounge — park venue, 255 N Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754, USA · chess boards available, drinks, hosts tournaments
• Chess Tables — Whitley Avenue, Hollywood — park venue, Whitley Avenue, Whitley Heights Historic District, Hollywood, 90028 · chess boards available
• Erin McKenna's Bakery — café, 236 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004, USA · drinks
• Giant Chess Board — Victoria Avenue, Mar Vista — park venue, Victoria Avenue, Mar Vista, 90292 · chess boards available
• Hammer Museum — venue, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA · chess boards available
• Heavy Manners Library — venue, 1200 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90026 · chess boards available
• House Coffee Co — café, 5162 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016 · drinks
• Il Caffe — café, 855 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA · chess boards available, drinks
• Johnny's West Adams — bar, 4327 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018, USA · drinks
• Pals Bar — bar, 555 N Spring St Ste 106, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA · chess boards available, drinks
• Pan Pacific Park Chess — park venue, 7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA · chess boards available
• Rhythm Room LA — bar, 206 W 6th St BSMT, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA · chess boards available, drinks
• Santa Monica Bay Chess Club — club, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 11555 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
• Santa Monica International Chess Park — park venue, 1652 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA · chess boards available
• The KINN — venue, 150 Horizon Ave, Venice, Los Angeles, CA 90291, USA · drinks
• The Spare Room — bar, 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA · chess boards available, drinks
• First Street Pool & Billiards — bar, 1906 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
• Grace Community Church — venue, 13248 Roscoe Blvd, Sun Valley, CA 91352 · chess boards available

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Questions about chess in Los Angeles

Where can I play chess in Los Angeles?

Checkmate IRL maps 21 places to play chess in Los Angeles: 1 chess club, 4 cafés, 7 bars, 5 outdoor spots and 4 other venues. They include Santa Monica Bay Chess Club, Belle's Delicatessen and Bar Covell.

Is there a chess club in Los Angeles?

Yes: Santa Monica Bay Chess Club.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Los Angeles?

Yes. 4 cafés and 7 bars in Los Angeles are listed as places to play chess, including Bar Covell, Belle's Delicatessen and Brews Brothers.

Where can I play chess outdoors in Los Angeles?

5 outdoor spots are listed, including Santa Monica International Chess Park, Chess Park Lounge and Pan Pacific Park Chess. 2 of them have a giant chess board. Santa Monica International Chess Park is listed as providing pieces.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Los Angeles?

2 venues in Los Angeles host tournaments: Santa Monica Bay Chess Club and Chess Park Lounge. Upcoming casual chess events in Los Angeles are listed on the Checkmate IRL events page. Chess events in Los Angeles

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