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Find the best chess venues in Oslo, Norway. Browse 15 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 15 chess venues in Oslo, Norway

List last updated: 2026-10-12

• Chess Tables — Dalsbergstien, Bislett — park venue, Dalsbergstien, Bislett, St. Hanshaugen, 0170 · chess boards available
• Chess Tables — Granstangen, Furuset — park venue, Granstangen, Furuset, Alna, 1051 · chess boards available
• Chess Tables — Nygårdsveien, Nydalen — park venue, Nygårdsveien, Bakke, Nydalen, Nordre Aker, 0872 · chess boards available
• Chess Tables — Øvre Slottsgate, Kvadraturen — park venue, Øvre Slottsgate, Kvadraturen, Sentrum, 0157 · chess boards available
• Chess Tables at Jordal park — park venue, Strømsveien, Jordal, Gamle Oslo, 0657 · chess boards available
• Chess Tables at Lunden — park venue, Teisenveien, Nordre Fjellhus, Teisen, Alna, 0664 · chess boards available
• Chess Tables at Schous plass — park venue, Korsgata, Grünerløkka, 0550 · chess boards available
• Giant Chess Board — Aslakveien, Røa — park venue, Aslakveien, Søndre Rød, Røa, Vestre Aker, 0753 · chess boards available
• Giant Chess Board — Verksgata, Rodeløkka — park venue, Verksgata, Rodeløkka, Grünerløkka, 0566 · chess boards available
• Giant Chess Board at Vaterlandsparken — park venue, Vaterlandsparken, Sjøtomta, Vaterland, Sentrum, 0185 · chess boards available
• Oslo Schakselskap — club, Bogstadveien 30, 0355 Oslo, Norway · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
• Sjakkhuset (Chess House) — venue, Badstugata 9, 0183 Oslo, Norway · chess boards available
• Sjakklubben Stjernen — club, Seilduksgata 11, 0553 Oslo, Norway · chess boards available, hosts tournaments
• Spilloteket — bar, Kongens gate 7, 0153 Oslo, Norway · chess boards available, drinks
• The Good Knight — bar, Badstugata 9, 0183 Oslo, Norway · chess boards available, drinks, hosts tournaments

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Questions about chess in Oslo

Where can I play chess in Oslo?

Checkmate IRL maps 15 places to play chess in Oslo: 2 chess clubs, 2 bars, 10 outdoor spots and 1 other venue. They include Oslo Schakselskap, Spilloteket and Chess Tables at Jordal park.

Is there a chess club in Oslo?

Yes. 2 chess clubs in Oslo are on the map: Oslo Schakselskap and Sjakklubben Stjernen.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Oslo?

Yes. 2 bars in Oslo are listed as places to play chess: Spilloteket and The Good Knight.

Where can I play chess outdoors in Oslo?

10 outdoor spots are listed, including Chess Tables at Jordal park, Chess Tables at Lunden and Chess Tables at Schous plass. 3 of them have a giant chess board.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Oslo?

3 venues in Oslo host tournaments: Oslo Schakselskap, Sjakklubben Stjernen and The Good Knight.

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