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Chess in Marseille

Find the best chess venues in Marseille, France. Browse 3 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 3 chess venues in Marseille, France

List last updated: 2026-08-24

• Baraka Jeux Marseille — bar, 21 Cours Julien, 13006 Marseille, France · chess boards available, drinks
• Le Chaperon Rouge — bar, 16 Cours Pierre Puget, 13006 Marseille, France · chess boards available, drinks
• Marseille-Échecs — club, 7 Rue Papety, 13007 Marseille · chess boards available, hosts tournaments

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Questions about chess in Marseille

Where can I play chess in Marseille?

Checkmate IRL maps 3 places to play chess in Marseille: 1 chess club and 2 bars. They include Marseille-Échecs and Baraka Jeux Marseille.

Is there a chess club in Marseille?

Yes: Marseille-Échecs.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Marseille?

Yes. 2 bars in Marseille are listed as places to play chess: Baraka Jeux Marseille and Le Chaperon Rouge.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Marseille?

Marseille-Échecs hosts tournaments.

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