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Chess in Charlotte
You can play chess at 10 places in Charlotte: 2 chess clubs, 2 cafés, 3 bars, 1 outdoor spot and 2 other venues. Chess clubs: Charlotte Chess Center (Main/South) and Charlotte Chess Center (North). Cafés and bars: CHNO Coffee Co, Resident Culture Brewing and Sir Edmond Halley's. Outdoors: Atherton Mill Giant Chess Board.
Where to play chess in Charlotte: 10 places, 2 chess clubs, 2 cafés, 3 bars, 1 outdoor spot and 2 other venues. Map and addresses on Checkmate IRL.
All 10 chess venues in Charlotte, United States
List last updated: 2026-11-01
Chess clubs (2)
- Charlotte Chess Center (Main/South) — club, 10700 Kettering Dr, Unit E, Charlotte, NC 28226 · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
- Charlotte Chess Center (North) — club, 10211 Prosperity Park Dr, Ste 230, Charlotte, NC 28269 · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
Cafés (2)
- CHNO Coffee Co — café, 4612 Gilead St, Charlotte, NC 28217, United States · chess boards available, drinks
- The Common Market — café, 2007 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205 · chess boards available, drinks
Bars and pubs (3)
- Resident Culture Brewing — bar, 2101 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205 · chess boards available, drinks
- Sir Edmond Halley's — bar, 4151-A Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209 · chess boards available, drinks
- Wooden Robot Brewery — bar, 1440 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28203 · chess boards available, drinks
Outdoor boards and tables (1)
Other places (2)
Social chess clubs in Charlotte
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.
- CCC Meetup (Charlotte Chess Center)
- Charlotte Chess Club
- Chess Night at Sir Edmond Halley's
- Lake Norman Chess Club
- Plaza Midwood Chess Club
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Upcoming chess nights in Charlotte
- Thu 5 Nov, 18:00: PMCC @ The Common Market (Plaza Midwood), The Common Market (Plaza Midwood)
- Thu 5 Nov, 19:00: Brewery Adult Chess Meetup - South End, Wooden Robot
- Mon 9 Nov, 18:30: Monday Adult Casual, Charlotte Chess Center - Main
- Thu 12 Nov, 18:00: PMCC @ The Common Market (Plaza Midwood), The Common Market (Plaza Midwood)
- Mon 16 Nov, 18:30: Monday Adult Casual, Charlotte Chess Center - Main
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Questions about chess in Charlotte
Where can I play chess in Charlotte?
Checkmate IRL maps 10 places to play chess in Charlotte: 2 chess clubs, 2 cafés, 3 bars, 1 outdoor spot and 2 other venues. They include Charlotte Chess Center (Main/South), CHNO Coffee Co and Resident Culture Brewing.
Is there a chess club in Charlotte?
Yes. 2 chess clubs in Charlotte are on the map: Charlotte Chess Center (Main/South) and Charlotte Chess Center (North).
Is there a chess café or chess bar in Charlotte?
Yes. 2 cafés and 3 bars in Charlotte are listed as places to play chess, including CHNO Coffee Co, Resident Culture Brewing and Sir Edmond Halley's.
Where can I play chess outdoors in Charlotte?
Atherton Mill Giant Chess Board is the outdoor spot on the map. It has a giant chess board.
Are there chess tournaments or events in Charlotte?
3 venues in Charlotte host tournaments: Charlotte Chess Center (Main/South), Charlotte Chess Center (North) and McAlister's Deli. Upcoming casual chess events in Charlotte are listed on the Checkmate IRL events page. Chess events in Charlotte
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