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Browse chess venues in Munich. Clubs, cafés, outdoor boards, and board game spaces. Find your next game.

All 71 chess venues in Munich, Germany

List last updated: 2026-10-20

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Questions about chess in Munich

Where can I play chess in Munich?

Checkmate IRL maps 71 places to play chess in Munich: 9 chess clubs, 8 cafés, 7 bars, 45 outdoor spots and 2 other venues. They include Münchener Schachakademie, Alte Utting and Alter Simpl.

Is there a chess club in Munich?

Yes. 9 chess clubs in Munich are on the map, including Münchener Schachakademie, Münchener Schachclub 1836 and SC Sendling München.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Munich?

Yes. 8 cafés and 7 bars in Munich are listed as places to play chess, including Alte Utting, Alter Simpl and Cafe am Beethovenplatz.

Where can I play chess outdoors in Munich?

45 outdoor spots are listed, including Chess Garden Münchner Freiheit, Chess Tables at Bavariapark and Chess Tables at Christoph-von-Gluck-Platz. 25 of them have a giant chess board. Chess Garden Münchner Freiheit is listed as providing pieces.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Munich?

14 venues in Munich host tournaments, including Alte Utting, Alter Simpl and Münchener Schachclub 1836. Upcoming casual chess events in Munich are listed on the Checkmate IRL events page. Chess events in Munich

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