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Chess in Kuala Lumpur

Find the best chess venues in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Browse 6 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 6 chess venues in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

List last updated: 2026-10-21

• Bingo Chess Academy — club, 25 Jalan Burung Tuar, Taman Bukit Maluri, Kuala Lumpur 52100, Malaysia · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
• Chess Hub — club, Jalan Ampang Putra, Taman Putra Sulaiman, Kuala Lumpur 55100, Malaysia · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
• Game Lah Boardgame Cafe — café, 126-2-8, 126 Metro, Jalan Genting Kelang, Kuala Lumpur 53100, Malaysia · chess boards available, drinks
• GAMP Boardgame & Console Cafe — café, Jalan Radin Bagus, Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia · chess boards available, drinks
• KL Chess Academy — club, 20-1 Jalan 27/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur 50480, Malaysia · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
• NomNom EAST — café, The Five, Block D, Level 1, Jalan Dungun, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur · drinks

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Questions about chess in Kuala Lumpur

Where can I play chess in Kuala Lumpur?

Checkmate IRL maps 6 places to play chess in Kuala Lumpur: 3 chess clubs and 3 cafés. They include Bingo Chess Academy and Game Lah Boardgame Cafe.

Is there a chess club in Kuala Lumpur?

Yes. 3 chess clubs in Kuala Lumpur are on the map: Bingo Chess Academy, KL Chess Academy and Chess Hub.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Kuala Lumpur?

Yes. 3 cafés in Kuala Lumpur are listed as places to play chess: Game Lah Boardgame Cafe, GAMP Boardgame & Console Cafe and NomNom EAST.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Kuala Lumpur?

3 venues in Kuala Lumpur host tournaments: Bingo Chess Academy, KL Chess Academy and Chess Hub.

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