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Chess and Board Games Club

Chess nights, board game cafés and quiz teams.

A player moving a piece during a chess game
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Chess, board games and pub quizzes. Play casually or compete, and learn from stronger players.

What members do

  • Weekly chess nights
  • Board game evenings
  • Pub quiz teams
  • Beginner chess lessons
  • Rapid and blitz tournaments

Groups by experience

When you join, you tell us your level so we can group you with people like you.

  1. Learning the rules
  2. Casual player
  3. Club player
  4. Rated or titled player

Find your nearest Chess and Board Games Club chapter

Your first meet-up

  • Someone meets you. A welcome buddy greets first-timers and makes introductions.
  • Pick your level. Groups are split by experience so you're never out of your depth.
  • What to bring. An appetite or a competitive streak.
  • Safe and friendly. Every meet-up has a named host and follows our code of conduct.

This week in the Chess and Board Games Club

A new article every Monday.

This club's first article publishes on Monday. Meanwhile, read this week's articles from the other clubs.

The Chess and Board Games Club around the world

Open in 1,824 cities across 243 countries and territories. Choose a region, then the chapter nearest you.

Africa58 chapters
Americas55 chapters
Asia50 chapters
Europe53 chapters
Oceania27 chapters