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Chess in Cluj-Napoca

Find the best chess venues in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Browse 5 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 5 chess venues in Cluj-Napoca, Romania

List last updated: 2026-10-12

• Checkpoint — café, Strada Milton Lehrer 20, 400071 Cluj-Napoca, Romania · chess boards available, drinks
• Chess Tables — Parcul Central Simion Bărnuțiu — park venue, Parcul Central Simion Bărnuțiu, Cluj-Napoca · chess boards available
• Clubul de Șah Pegas Cluj — club, Strada Iuliu Maniu 1, 400105 Cluj-Napoca · chess boards available
• The Guild Hall — café, Strada Samuil Micu 4, 400014 Cluj-Napoca, Romania · chess boards available, drinks
• Zbor Hub — venue, Strada Episcop Ioan Bob 12, 400347 Cluj-Napoca · chess boards available, drinks

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Questions about chess in Cluj-Napoca

Where can I play chess in Cluj-Napoca?

Checkmate IRL maps 5 places to play chess in Cluj-Napoca: 1 chess club, 2 cafés, 1 outdoor spot and 1 other venue. They include Clubul de Șah Pegas Cluj, Checkpoint and Chess Tables — Parcul Central Simion Bărnuțiu.

Is there a chess club in Cluj-Napoca?

Yes: Clubul de Șah Pegas Cluj.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Cluj-Napoca?

Yes. 2 cafés in Cluj-Napoca are listed as places to play chess: Checkpoint and The Guild Hall.

Where can I play chess outdoors in Cluj-Napoca?

Chess Tables — Parcul Central Simion Bărnuțiu is the outdoor spot on the map.

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