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Find the best chess venues in Seattle, United States. Browse 19 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.
All 19 chess venues in Seattle, United States
List last updated: 2026-10-20
- Big Time Brewery & Alehouse — bar, 4133 University Wy NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA · chess boards available, drinks, hosts tournaments
- Chess Plaza at Detective Cookie Chess Park — park venue, South Barton Place, Rainier Beach, King County, 98118 · chess boards available
- Chess Tables at 6th Avenue Northwest Pocket Park — park venue, Northwest 76th Street, Whittier Heights, Greenwood, King County, 98113 · chess boards available
- Chess Tables at Hing Hay Park — park venue, South King Street, Chinatown, Chinatown International District, King County, 98104 · chess boards available
- Chess Tables at Queen Anne Boulevard — park venue, 1st Avenue West, Queen Anne, King County, 98119 · chess boards available
- Chess Tables at Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel — park venue, Thornton Place, Northgate, King County, 98125 · chess boards available
- Eastlake Coffee & Cafe — café, 2245 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102, USA · chess boards available, drinks
- Flying Lion Brewing — venue, 5041 Rainier Ave S #106, 98118, Seattle · chess boards available
- Giant Chess Board — Uptown, Belltown — park venue, Uptown, Belltown, King County, 98121 · chess boards available
- Giant Chess Board at Cal Anderson Park — park venue, 11th Avenue, Madison Valley, Capitol Hill, King County, 98122 · chess boards available
- Giant Chess Board at Crown Hill Park — park venue, Crown Hill Park, 9089 Holman Rd NW, Seattle, WA 98117 · chess boards available
- Halcyon Brewing Company — bar, 8564 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, USA · chess boards available, drinks
- King's Hardware — bar, 5225 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, USA · chess boards available, drinks
- Linda's Tavern — bar, 707 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA · chess boards available, drinks
- Mox Boarding House Chess — bar, 5105 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, USA · chess boards available, drinks
- Pub 70 — bar, 2801 Alaskan Wy, Seattle, WA 98121, USA · chess boards available, drinks
- Reuben's Brews — bar, 5010 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, USA · chess boards available, drinks
- Seattle Chess Club — club, 7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115, USA · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
- Westlake Park Chess — park venue, 401 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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Questions about chess in Seattle
Where can I play chess in Seattle?
Checkmate IRL maps 19 places to play chess in Seattle: 1 chess club, 1 café, 7 bars, 9 outdoor spots and 1 other venue. They include Seattle Chess Club, Eastlake Coffee & Cafe and Big Time Brewery & Alehouse.
Is there a chess club in Seattle?
Yes: Seattle Chess Club.
Is there a chess café or chess bar in Seattle?
Yes. 1 café and 7 bars in Seattle are listed as places to play chess, including Big Time Brewery & Alehouse, Halcyon Brewing Company and Linda's Tavern.
Where can I play chess outdoors in Seattle?
9 outdoor spots are listed, including Chess Plaza at Detective Cookie Chess Park, Chess Tables at 6th Avenue Northwest Pocket Park and Chess Tables at Hing Hay Park. 4 of them have a giant chess board.
Are there chess tournaments or events in Seattle?
2 venues in Seattle host tournaments: Big Time Brewery & Alehouse and Seattle Chess Club. Upcoming casual chess events in Seattle are listed on the Checkmate IRL events page. Chess events in Seattle
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