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Chess in Melbourne

Find the best chess venues in Melbourne, Australia. Browse 18 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 18 chess venues in Melbourne, Australia

List last updated: 2026-10-20

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Questions about chess in Melbourne

Where can I play chess in Melbourne?

Checkmate IRL maps 18 places to play chess in Melbourne: 6 chess clubs, 1 café, 5 bars, 5 outdoor spots and 1 other venue. They include Box Hill Chess Club, Temple Arden and Boardies Bar Fitzroy.

Is there a chess club in Melbourne?

Yes. 6 chess clubs in Melbourne are on the map, including Box Hill Chess Club, Chess Artists Caulfield and Frankston Chess Club.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Melbourne?

Yes. 1 café and 5 bars in Melbourne are listed as places to play chess, including Boardies Bar Fitzroy, Fortress Melbourne and Marche Board Game Cafe.

Where can I play chess outdoors in Melbourne?

5 outdoor spots are listed, including Giant Chess Board at Plenty Gorge Park, Giant Chess Board at St Kilda Botanic Gardens and State Library Victoria Forecourt Chessboards. All of them have a giant chess board. State Library Victoria Forecourt Chessboards is listed as providing pieces.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Melbourne?

8 venues in Melbourne host tournaments, including Box Hill Chess Club, Chess Artists Caulfield and Darebin Chess Club @ Preston Library.

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