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Chess in Bologna

Find the best chess venues in Bologna, Italy. Browse 3 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 3 chess venues in Bologna, Italy

List last updated: 2026-08-24

• Circolo Arci La Paresse — bar, Via Avesella 5/A, 40121 Bologna, Italy · chess boards available, drinks
• Circolo Scacchistico Bolognese — club, Viale Felsina, 52, 40139 Bologna BO, Italy · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
• Giardini Margherita Chess — park venue, Giardini Margherita, 40136 Bologna, Italy

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Questions about chess in Bologna

Where can I play chess in Bologna?

Checkmate IRL maps 3 places to play chess in Bologna: 1 chess club, 1 bar and 1 outdoor spot. They include Circolo Scacchistico Bolognese, Circolo Arci La Paresse and Giardini Margherita Chess.

Is there a chess club in Bologna?

Yes: Circolo Scacchistico Bolognese.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Bologna?

Yes: Circolo Arci La Paresse.

Where can I play chess outdoors in Bologna?

Giardini Margherita Chess is the outdoor spot on the map.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Bologna?

Circolo Scacchistico Bolognese hosts tournaments.

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