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Find the best chess venues in Durban, South Africa. Browse 8 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 8 chess venues in Durban, South Africa

List last updated: 2026-08-24

• Durban Beachfront Promenade — park venue, Golden Mile, Durban
• Durban Chess Club — club, Saint Cyprian's Church Hall, Umbilo Road, Umbilo · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
• KZN Chess Academy — club, 17 Kenneth Kaunda Rd, Durban North, Durban, 4051 · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
• Medwood Gardens — Giant Chess — park venue, West St, Durban Central, Durban, 4001, South Africa · chess boards available, drinks
• Roma Revolving Restaurant (Bar Area) — bar, 32 John Ross House, Jonsson Ln, Durban Central, 4001 · drinks
• The Chairman — bar, 146 Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Point, Durban, 4001 · drinks
• Umhlanga Chess Club — club, Umhlanga, Durban · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
• WorkshopChess — Durban Workshop Chess Club — club, Medwood Gardens, West St, Durban Central, Durban, 4001, South Africa · chess boards available, hosts tournaments

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Questions about chess in Durban

Where can I play chess in Durban?

Checkmate IRL maps 8 places to play chess in Durban: 4 chess clubs, 2 bars and 2 outdoor spots. They include KZN Chess Academy, Roma Revolving Restaurant (Bar Area) and Durban Beachfront Promenade.

Is there a chess club in Durban?

Yes. 4 chess clubs in Durban are on the map, including KZN Chess Academy, Durban Chess Club and Umhlanga Chess Club.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Durban?

Yes. 2 bars in Durban are listed as places to play chess: Roma Revolving Restaurant (Bar Area) and The Chairman.

Where can I play chess outdoors in Durban?

2 outdoor spots are listed: Durban Beachfront Promenade and Medwood Gardens — Giant Chess. Medwood Gardens — Giant Chess is listed as providing pieces.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Durban?

4 venues in Durban host tournaments, including KZN Chess Academy, Durban Chess Club and Umhlanga Chess Club.

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