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Chess in Lille

Find the best chess venues in Lille, France. Browse 5 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 5 chess venues in Lille, France

List last updated: 2026-09-13

• Chess at the Vieille Bourse — park venue, Place du Général de Gaulle, 59000 Lille · chess boards available
• Chess Tables — Rue de Wagram, Wazemmes — park venue, Rue de Wagram, Wazemmes, 59900 · chess boards available
• Chess Tables at Parc Rosa Bonheur — park venue, Rue Sadi Carnot, Lomme, 59160 · chess boards available
• Giant Chess Board — Place de la République — park venue, Place de la République, Hellemmes-Lille, 59260 · chess boards available
• Lille Métropole Chess — club, 9 rue de la Halle, 59000 Lille · chess boards available

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Questions about chess in Lille

Where can I play chess in Lille?

Checkmate IRL maps 5 places to play chess in Lille: 1 chess club and 4 outdoor spots. They include Lille Métropole Chess and Chess at the Vieille Bourse.

Is there a chess club in Lille?

Yes: Lille Métropole Chess.

Where can I play chess outdoors in Lille?

4 outdoor spots are listed, including Chess at the Vieille Bourse, Chess Tables at Parc Rosa Bonheur and Chess Tables — Rue de Wagram, Wazemmes. 1 of them has a giant chess board.

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