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Find the best chess venues in Istanbul, Turkey. Browse 43 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 43 chess venues in Istanbul, Turkey

List last updated: 2026-11-02

• Arkadaş Satranç Kafe — café, Osmanağa, 34710 Kadıköy, Turkey · chess boards available, drinks
• Beşiktaş Fennos Cafe Nargile Okey Salonu — café, Cihannüma, Akmaz Çeşme Sk. No:14-16, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Bey Kapısı Cafe & Restaurant — bar, Demirtaş, Kepenekçi Sabunhanesi Sk. No:15/B, 34134 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Bi'Taş Kafe & Oyun Salonu — bar, Mimar Sinan, Atlas Çk. Zekiye Akpınar İş Merkezi D:15/7, 34674 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Bony Lounge — bar, Fikirtepe, Özen Sk. no 41 CI A3 blok, 34744 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Books & Coffee Moda — bar, Caferağa, Moda Cd. No 176b, 34710 Kadıköy, 34710 Kadıköy, Turkey · chess boards available, drinks
• Books & Coffee Yeldeğirmeni — café, Rasimpaşa, 34716 Kadıköy, Turkey · chess boards available, drinks
• Build&Co. Coffee — bar, Merdivenköy, Ortabahar Sk 11/A, 34001 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Caféologie — bar, NIDAPARK KAYASEHIR ZUMRUT, Kayaşehir Blv, 34494 Başakşehir, Turkey · chess boards available, drinks
• Coffee No.4 — café, Alemdar, 34110 Istanbul, Turkey · chess boards available, drinks
• Coffee&Cake Süleymaniye — bar, Demirtaş Mah, Süleymaniye, Fetva Ykş. no: 16/a, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Coffexxen Tea Company Firuzköy — bar, Firuzköy, Kadir Özdemir Cd. No:84, 34325 Avcılar/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Desigram Coffee Co. Ardıçlı — bar, Desigram Coffee Co Meydan Ardıçlı Şubesi, Ardıçlı Mah. Doğan Araslı Bulvarı: No: 230-232ca, 34506 Esenyurt/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Detay Cafe — bar, Aziz Mahmut Hüdayi, 34672 Üsküdar, Turkey · chess boards available, drinks
• Feeka Coffee — café, Core living, Mahmutbey, Dilmenler Cd. No:29 B Blok No:31/DB Blok, 34218 Bağcılar/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• FROVEL Coffee & Dessert — café, Ali Kuşçu, 34083 Istanbul, Turkey · chess boards available, drinks
• Galata Art Smyrna Restaurant Cafe — café, Müeyyedzade, 34425 Beyoğlu, Turkey · chess boards available, drinks
• Gloria Jean's Coffees Idealist Park — café, Madenler, Palandöken Cd. No:2 No:13/1, 34776 Ümraniye/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Goblin Oyun Kulübü — café, Caferağa, Nailbey Sk. No:48/2, 34714 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Turkey · chess boards available, drinks
• Gold Guest Lounge — bar, Harmandere, 34912 Pendik, Turkey · chess boards available, drinks
• Hezarfen Coffeeshop — bar, Hırka-i Şerif Cd. 2/A, 34080 Fatih, Turkey · chess boards available, drinks
• İstanbul Satranç Derneği — club, Metrocity AVM, Levent, Büyükdere Cd. No: 171 Kat: -2, 34330 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
• Karaköy The Wolf İrish Pub — bar, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, 34425 Beyoğlu, Turkey · chess boards available, drinks
• Look Cafe — bar, Kavacık, Meşe Sk. Karlı Plaza D:7/2, 34810 Beykoz/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Marlen Bar — bar, Mahallesi, Şehit Muhtar, Süslü Saksı Sk. No:14, 34420 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Mart Coffee Co. — bar, Kavacık Fatih Sultan Mehmet Caddesi, Ruhi Esmer Sokağı No:9, 34810 Beykoz/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Mashhad İstanbul Cafe & Lounge — bar, Küçük Çamlıca, Şht. Serhat Emre Sk. NO:37, 34696 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Masty Coffee Co. — bar, Şehremini, Necip Asım Sk. No:38/A, 34104 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Milada — bar, Anadolu Hisarı, Körfez Cd. No:8, 34810 Beykoz/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Moncai Bubble Tea Ataşehir — bar, Örnek, Yunus Emre Cd no: 96 A, 34704 Ataşehir/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Naboo Cafe — bar, Caferağa, 34710 Kadıköy, Turkey · chess boards available, drinks
• Pauscoffebesiktas — café, Sinanpaşa, Şht. Dursun Bakan Sk. No8/10, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Periwinkle XL Board Game Cafe — café, Kartaltepe, Gençler Cd D:8A, 34145 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Turkey · chess boards available, drinks
• Serenity Coffee & More — café, Serenity Coffee & More, Tomtom, Kumbaracı Yokuşu Sok. no:52/A, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Seyir Üsküdar Kafe — café, Mimar Sinan, Selmanağa Çeşmesi Sok. No:4 D:2, 34672 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• SOBE COFFEE — café, Acıbadem, Acıbadem Cd. No:181 2 D:C, 34660 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Tarihi Moda Çay Evi — café, Caferağa, 34710 Kadıköy, Turkey · chess boards available, drinks
• Tilki coffee — café, Caferağa, Mühürdar Cd. no 130/A, 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Vivi Coffee — café, Rasimpaşa, Beydağı Sk. No:23/A, 34716 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Yabangee Base Cihangir — bar, Cihangir, Kazancı Yokuşu Sok. 52A, 34310 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey · chess boards available, drinks
• Yana Café — café, Rasimpaşa, Karakolhane Cd. GÜL BLOK NO: 70/A, 34716 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Yeniköy Kahvesi — bar, Yeniköy, Kürkçü Faik Sk. No:4, 34464 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks
• Yopia Coffee Roastery — bar, Ziya Gökalp, Dr Mimar Kadir Topbaş caddesi Mavera Comfort sitesi No 4JE, 34490 Başakşehir/İstanbul, Türkiye · chess boards available, drinks

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Questions about chess in Istanbul

Where can I play chess in Istanbul?

Checkmate IRL maps 43 places to play chess in Istanbul: 1 chess club, 18 cafés and 24 bars. They include İstanbul Satranç Derneği, Arkadaş Satranç Kafe and Bey Kapısı Cafe & Restaurant.

Is there a chess club in Istanbul?

Yes: İstanbul Satranç Derneği.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Istanbul?

Yes. 18 cafés and 24 bars in Istanbul are listed as places to play chess, including Arkadaş Satranç Kafe, Bey Kapısı Cafe & Restaurant and Books & Coffee Yeldeğirmeni.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Istanbul?

İstanbul Satranç Derneği hosts tournaments.

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