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Chess in Baku

You can play chess at 4 places in Baku: 2 chess clubs and 2 cafés. Chess clubs: EduLAB Chess School and Upgrade Chess Club. Cafés: Coffee Moffie and Fridali Chess & Coffee.

Where to play chess in Baku: 4 places, 2 chess clubs and 2 cafés. Map and addresses on Checkmate IRL.

All 4 chess venues in Baku, Azerbaijan

List last updated: 2026-11-02

• Coffee Moffie — café, İslam Səfərli küçəsi 9, Yasamal, Baku 1000 · drinks
• EduLAB Chess School — club, 29 Şirin Mirzəyev, Baku 1000, Azerbaijan · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
• Fridali Chess & Coffee — café, Feyruz Hacılı 53C, Baku, Azerbaijan · chess boards available, drinks
• Upgrade Chess Club — club, Zeynalabdin Tagiyev 13A, Baku 1005, Azerbaijan · chess boards available, hosts tournaments

Social chess clubs in Baku

Casual club nights with their own name and crowd, separate from the places above. Most move between venues, so check the club for the next date.

• The Social Chess Club

All social chess clubs in Baku

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Questions about chess in Baku

Where can I play chess in Baku?

Checkmate IRL maps 4 places to play chess in Baku: 2 chess clubs and 2 cafés. They include EduLAB Chess School and Coffee Moffie.

Is there a chess club in Baku?

Yes. 2 chess clubs in Baku are on the map: EduLAB Chess School and Upgrade Chess Club.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Baku?

Yes. 2 cafés in Baku are listed as places to play chess: Coffee Moffie and Fridali Chess & Coffee.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Baku?

2 venues in Baku host tournaments: EduLAB Chess School and Upgrade Chess Club.

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