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Find the best chess venues in Lyon, France. Browse 14 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.
All 14 chess venues in Lyon, France
List last updated: 2026-09-13
- Chess Tables at Jardin du Sacré-Cœur — park venue, Rue Antoine Charial, La Villette, Lyon 3e Arrondissement, Métropole de Lyon, France métropolitaine, 69003 · chess boards available
- Chess Tables at Parc Chambovet — park venue, Rue Jules Massenet, Montchat, Lyon 3e Arrondissement, Métropole de Lyon, France métropolitaine, 69003 · chess boards available
- Chess Tables at Parc de la Mairie — park venue, Rue Docteur Edmond Locard, Champvert-Point du jour -Jeunet, Lyon 5e Arrondissement, Métropole de Lyon, France métropolitaine, 69005 · chess boards available
- Chess Tables at Parc Henry-Chabert (east) — park venue, Avenue Jean Jaurès, Gerland, Lyon 7e Arrondissement, Métropole de Lyon, France métropolitaine, 69007 · chess boards available
- Chess Tables at Parc Henry-Chabert (west) — park venue, Quai Fillon, Gerland, Lyon 7e Arrondissement, Métropole de Lyon, France métropolitaine, 69007 · chess boards available
- Chess Tables at Parc Zénith — park venue, Grange Blanche, Lyon 3e Arrondissement, Métropole de Lyon, France métropolitaine, 69003 · chess boards available
- Chess Tables at Place Edgar Quinet — park venue, Place Edgar Quinet, Les Brotteaux, Lyon 6e Arrondissement, Métropole de Lyon, France métropolitaine, 69006 · chess boards available
- Chess Tables at Square Eugénie — park venue, Rue Ferdinand Buisson, Montchat, Lyon 3e Arrondissement, Métropole de Lyon, France métropolitaine, 69003 · chess boards available
- Chess Tables at Square Farrère — park venue, Rue Claude Farrère, Parc Chaussagne, Montchat, Lyon 3e Arrondissement, Métropole de Lyon, France métropolitaine, 69003 · chess boards available
- Giant Chess Board at Parc du Vallon — park venue, Rue Françoise Giroud, Plateau, La Duchère, Lyon 9e Arrondissement, Métropole de Lyon, France métropolitaine, 69009 · chess boards available
- Moi j'm'en fous je triche — bar, 8 Rue René Leynaud, 69001 Lyon · chess boards available, drinks
- Overcraft Café — bar, 4 Rue de la Baleine, 69005 Lyon, France · chess boards available, drinks
- The Monkey Club — venue, 19 Pl. Tolozan, Lyon · chess boards available
- The White Rabbit — Bar à Jeux Lyon — bar, 19-21 Cours Lafayette, 69006 Lyon, France · chess boards available, drinks
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Questions about chess in Lyon
Where can I play chess in Lyon?
Checkmate IRL maps 14 places to play chess in Lyon: 3 bars, 10 outdoor spots and 1 other venue. They include Moi j'm'en fous je triche and Chess Tables at Jardin du Sacré-Cœur.
Is there a chess café or chess bar in Lyon?
Yes. 3 bars in Lyon are listed as places to play chess: Moi j'm'en fous je triche, Overcraft Café and The White Rabbit — Bar à Jeux Lyon.
Where can I play chess outdoors in Lyon?
10 outdoor spots are listed, including Chess Tables at Jardin du Sacré-Cœur, Chess Tables at Parc Chambovet and Chess Tables at Parc de la Mairie. 1 of them has a giant chess board.
Are there chess tournaments or events in Lyon?
Upcoming casual chess events in Lyon are listed on the Checkmate IRL events page. Chess events in Lyon
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