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Find the best chess venues in Manchester, United Kingdom. Browse 17 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 17 chess venues in Manchester, United Kingdom

List last updated: 2026-10-21

• Abraham Moss Library — club, 140 Crescent Rd, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 5UF · chess boards available
• Alexandria Library — venue, 247 Wilmslow Road, Manchester M14 5LF
• Beswick Library — club, 60 Grey Mare Ln, Beswick, Manchester M11 3DQ · chess boards available
• Café Beermoth — bar, Brown St, Manchester M2 1DA, UK · chess boards available, drinks
• Chess Tables at Lightoaks Park — park venue, Kendal Road, Irlams o' th' Height, Salford, M6 7GN · chess boards available
• Didsbury Library — club, 692 Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2DN · chess boards available
• Fan Boy Three — café, 25 Hilton St, Manchester M1 1EL, UK · chess boards available, drinks
• Goodtime Games — bar, 212 Burton Rd, West Didsbury, Manchester M20 2LW, UK · chess boards available, drinks
• Gorton Library — club, Garratt Way, Gorton, M18 8HE · chess boards available
• KAMPUS — bar, Aytoun St, Manchester M1 3GP, United Kingdom · drinks
• Manchester Central Library — club, St Peters Square, City Centre, M2 5PD · chess boards available
• Moss Side Powerhouse Library — club, 140 Raby Street, Moss Side, Manchester M14 4SL · chess boards available
• Northern Pour — bar, Sevendale House, Lever St, Manchester M1 1JA, UK · chess boards available, drinks
• SOUP — bar, 31-33 Spear St, Manchester M1 1DF · drinks
• The Waldorf — bar, 12 Gore St, Manchester M1 3AQ, UK · chess boards available, drinks
• The Wayfarer — bar, 1-3 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JN, UK · chess boards available, drinks
• YES — bar, 38 Charles St, Manchester M1 7DB, UK · chess boards available, drinks

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Questions about chess in Manchester

Where can I play chess in Manchester?

Checkmate IRL maps 17 places to play chess in Manchester: 6 chess clubs, 1 café, 8 bars, 1 outdoor spot and 1 other venue. They include Gorton Library, Fan Boy Three and Café Beermoth.

Is there a chess club in Manchester?

Yes. 6 chess clubs in Manchester are on the map, including Gorton Library, Manchester Central Library and Abraham Moss Library.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Manchester?

Yes. 1 café and 8 bars in Manchester are listed as places to play chess, including Café Beermoth, Fan Boy Three and Goodtime Games.

Where can I play chess outdoors in Manchester?

Chess Tables at Lightoaks Park is the outdoor spot on the map.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Manchester?

Upcoming casual chess events in Manchester are listed on the Checkmate IRL events page. Chess events in Manchester

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