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Find the best chess venues in Portland, United States. Browse 12 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 12 chess venues in Portland, United States

List last updated: 2026-09-23

• Bennett’s Best — venue, 1926 NE Sandy Blvd, 97232, Portland · chess boards available
• Coffee Beer — venue, 4142 SE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97206, United States · chess boards available
• Coffee Time — café, 712 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA · chess boards available, drinks
• Director Park Chess — park venue, 815 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA · chess boards available
• Living Häus Beer Company — bar, 630 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214, USA · chess boards available, drinks
• Lucky Lab Brew Pub — bar, 915 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214, USA · chess boards available, drinks
• Maplewood Coffee and Tea — café, 5206 SW Custer St, Portland, OR 97219, USA · chess boards available, drinks
• Mississippi Pizza Pub — bar, 3552 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227, USA · chess boards available, drinks
• Portland Chess Club — club, 2025 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232, USA · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
• Red Castle Games Chess — café, 7160 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206, USA · chess boards available, drinks
• The Paladins League — café, 4765 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97213, USA · chess boards available, drinks
• Lazy Days Brewing Co — bar, 2326 N Flint Ave, Portland, OR 97227 · chess boards available

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Questions about chess in Portland

Where can I play chess in Portland?

Checkmate IRL maps 12 places to play chess in Portland: 1 chess club, 4 cafés, 4 bars, 1 outdoor spot and 2 other venues. They include Portland Chess Club, Red Castle Games Chess and Lazy Days Brewing Co.

Is there a chess club in Portland?

Yes: Portland Chess Club.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Portland?

Yes. 4 cafés and 4 bars in Portland are listed as places to play chess, including Red Castle Games Chess, Coffee Time and Lazy Days Brewing Co.

Where can I play chess outdoors in Portland?

Director Park Chess is the outdoor spot on the map. It has a giant chess board.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Portland?

Portland Chess Club hosts tournaments. Upcoming casual chess events in Portland are listed on the Checkmate IRL events page. Chess events in Portland

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