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Find the best chess venues in New Orleans, United States. Browse 9 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 9 chess venues in New Orleans, United States

List last updated: 2026-10-20

• Balcony Bar & Cafe — bar, 3201 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115 · chess boards available, drinks
• Bourbon Street Chess (300 block) — park venue, 300 block Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 · chess boards available
• Cafe Envie — café, 1241 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116 · chess boards available, drinks
• Dat Dog (Magazine Street) — club, Dat Dog, 3336 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115 · chess boards available, drinks
• Downriver Chess Club — club, 1119 Decatur St (2nd floor, Turtle Bay), New Orleans, LA 70116, USA · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
• Jude Acers' World Chess Table — park venue, 1000 Decatur St (by the Market Cafe), New Orleans, LA 70116 · chess boards available
• Morning Call (Canal Blvd) — café, 5101 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124 · chess boards available, drinks, hosts tournaments
• Saturn Bar — bar, 3067 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117 · chess boards available, drinks
• The Rook Cafe — café, 4516 Freret St, New Orleans, LA 70115 · chess boards available, drinks

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Questions about chess in New Orleans

Where can I play chess in New Orleans?

Checkmate IRL maps 9 places to play chess in New Orleans: 2 chess clubs, 3 cafés, 2 bars and 2 outdoor spots. They include Downriver Chess Club, Cafe Envie and Saturn Bar.

Is there a chess club in New Orleans?

Yes. 2 chess clubs in New Orleans are on the map: Downriver Chess Club and Dat Dog (Magazine Street).

Is there a chess café or chess bar in New Orleans?

Yes. 3 cafés and 2 bars in New Orleans are listed as places to play chess, including Saturn Bar, Balcony Bar & Cafe and Cafe Envie.

Where can I play chess outdoors in New Orleans?

2 outdoor spots are listed: Bourbon Street Chess (300 block) and Jude Acers' World Chess Table.

Are there chess tournaments or events in New Orleans?

2 venues in New Orleans host tournaments: Downriver Chess Club and Morning Call (Canal Blvd).

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