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Chess in Gothenburg

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

All 3 chess venues in Gothenburg, Sweden

List last updated: 2026-10-20

• Göteborgs Schacksällskap — club, Daniel Petterssons Gata 5, 413 20 Göteborg, Sweden · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
• Schacksällskapet Manhem — club, Vegagatan 20, 413 09 Göteborg, Sweden · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
• Svarta Hästen Göteborg — bar, Parkgatan 2b, 411 38 Göteborg, Sweden · chess boards available, drinks

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Questions about chess in Gothenburg

Where can I play chess in Gothenburg?

Checkmate IRL maps 3 places to play chess in Gothenburg: 2 chess clubs and 1 bar. They include Göteborgs Schacksällskap and Svarta Hästen Göteborg.

Is there a chess club in Gothenburg?

Yes. 2 chess clubs in Gothenburg are on the map: Göteborgs Schacksällskap and Schacksällskapet Manhem.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Gothenburg?

Yes: Svarta Hästen Göteborg.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Gothenburg?

2 venues in Gothenburg host tournaments: Göteborgs Schacksällskap and Schacksällskapet Manhem.

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