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Find the best chess venues in Leeds, United Kingdom. Browse 4 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 4 chess venues in Leeds, United Kingdom

List last updated: 2026-06-09

• Chance & Counters Leeds — bar, 6-8 Merrion St, Leeds LS1 6PQ, UK · chess boards available, drinks
• Eat Your Greens — bar, 42 New York St, Leeds LS2 7DY, UK · chess boards available, drinks
• Greens Grocers — café, Landing Place, Clarence Rd, Leeds LS10 1FA, UK · chess boards available, drinks
• Old Bar (Leeds University Union) — bar, Leeds University Union, 2 Lifton Place, Leeds LS2 9JZ, UK · chess boards available, drinks

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Questions about chess in Leeds

Where can I play chess in Leeds?

Checkmate IRL maps 4 places to play chess in Leeds: 1 café and 3 bars. They include Greens Grocers and Old Bar (Leeds University Union).

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Leeds?

Yes. 1 café and 3 bars in Leeds are listed as places to play chess, including Old Bar (Leeds University Union), Chance & Counters Leeds and Eat Your Greens.

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