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

All 5 chess venues in Mumbai, India

List last updated: 2026-06-01

• Carter Road Chess Arena — park venue, Carter Road Promenade, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400050 · chess boards available
• ChessBase India — venue, 407 Damji Shamji Trade Center, Vidyavihar West, Mumbai 400086, India · chess boards available
• Pair A Dice Cafe — café, Oshiwara Link Plaza, New Link Road, Oshiwara, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400053 · chess boards available, drinks
• South Mumbai Chess Academy (SMCA) — club, Tantia Jogani Estate, 304, off NM Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400011, India · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
• Upstep Academy — club, Town Centre, 505, Marol, Andheri East, Mumbai 400059, India · chess boards available, hosts tournaments

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Questions about chess in Mumbai

Where can I play chess in Mumbai?

Checkmate IRL maps 5 places to play chess in Mumbai: 2 chess clubs, 1 café, 1 outdoor spot and 1 other venue. They include South Mumbai Chess Academy (SMCA), Pair A Dice Cafe and Carter Road Chess Arena.

Is there a chess club in Mumbai?

Yes. 2 chess clubs in Mumbai are on the map: South Mumbai Chess Academy (SMCA) and Upstep Academy.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Mumbai?

Yes: Pair A Dice Cafe.

Where can I play chess outdoors in Mumbai?

Carter Road Chess Arena is the outdoor spot on the map.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Mumbai?

2 venues in Mumbai host tournaments: South Mumbai Chess Academy (SMCA) and Upstep Academy.

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