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Chess in Kigali

Find chess venues in Kigali: clubs and community spaces for over-the-board chess.

All 4 chess venues in Kigali, Rwanda

List last updated: 2026-10-12

• Chess Café Kigali — café, KN 76 St, Kigali, Rwanda · chess boards available, drinks, hosts tournaments
• KN 76 St — café, KN 76 St, Kigali, Rwanda · chess boards available, drinks
• Question Coffee — café, KG 8 Ave, Kigali, Rwanda · drinks
• Rwanda Chess Federation (FERWADE) — club, Kigali, Rwanda · hosts tournaments

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Questions about chess in Kigali

Where can I play chess in Kigali?

Checkmate IRL maps 4 places to play chess in Kigali: 1 chess club and 3 cafés. They include Rwanda Chess Federation (FERWADE) and Chess Café Kigali.

Is there a chess club in Kigali?

Yes: Rwanda Chess Federation (FERWADE).

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Kigali?

Yes. 3 cafés in Kigali are listed as places to play chess: Chess Café Kigali, KN 76 St and Question Coffee.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Kigali?

2 venues in Kigali host tournaments: Chess Café Kigali and Rwanda Chess Federation (FERWADE).

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