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Chess in Nijmegen

Find the best chess venues in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Browse 4 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 4 chess venues in Nijmegen, Netherlands

List last updated: 2026-08-24

• Café Wunderkammer — bar, Houtstraat 47, 6511 JL Nijmegen, Netherlands · chess boards available, drinks
• De Witte Raaf — bar, Grotestraat 11, 6511 VB Nijmegen, Netherlands · chess boards available, drinks
• Huis van Weezenhof — venue, Weezenhof 3001, 6536 ET Nijmegen, Netherlands · chess boards available
• UVS Schaakavond @ Café St. Anneke — bar, Sint Annastraat 55, 6524 EG Nijmegen, Netherlands · chess boards available, drinks

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Questions about chess in Nijmegen

Where can I play chess in Nijmegen?

Checkmate IRL maps 4 places to play chess in Nijmegen: 3 bars and 1 other venue. They include Café Wunderkammer.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Nijmegen?

Yes. 3 bars in Nijmegen are listed as places to play chess: Café Wunderkammer, De Witte Raaf and UVS Schaakavond @ Café St. Anneke.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Nijmegen?

Upcoming casual chess events in Nijmegen are listed on the Checkmate IRL events page. Chess events in Nijmegen

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