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Find the best chess venues in Philadelphia, United States. Browse 12 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.
All 12 chess venues in Philadelphia, United States
List last updated: 2026-10-20
- Cedar Park Chess Tables — park venue, Cedar Park, Baltimore Ave & Catherine St, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA · chess boards available
- Chess Tables — Valley Green Road, Northwest Philadelphia — park venue, Valley Green Road, Chestnut Hill, Northwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, 19128 · chess boards available
- Chess Tables at Clarence H. Clark Park (south) — park venue, South 45th Street, Southwest Schuylkill, West Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, 19143 · chess boards available
- Chess Tables at Drexel Park — park venue, Baring Street, Mantua, West Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, 19104 · chess boards available
- Chess Tables at Fernhill Park — park venue, Morris Street, Southwest Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, 19144 · chess boards available
- Clark Park Chess Tables — park venue, 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA · chess boards available
- Giant Chess Board at Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center — park venue, West Sedgley Avenue, Stanton, North Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, 19121 · chess boards available
- Lucky 13 Pub — bar, 1820 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA · chess boards available, drinks
- Other Half Brewing Philadelphia — bar, 1002 Canal St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA · drinks
- Queen & Rook Game Cafe — café, 123 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA · chess boards available, drinks
- Yards Brewing Company — bar, 500 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA · chess boards available, drinks
- Rittenhouse Square — park venue, Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Questions about chess in Philadelphia
Where can I play chess in Philadelphia?
Checkmate IRL maps 12 places to play chess in Philadelphia: 1 café, 3 bars and 8 outdoor spots. They include Queen & Rook Game Cafe, Lucky 13 Pub and Clark Park Chess Tables.
Is there a chess café or chess bar in Philadelphia?
Yes. 1 café and 3 bars in Philadelphia are listed as places to play chess, including Queen & Rook Game Cafe, Lucky 13 Pub and Other Half Brewing Philadelphia.
Where can I play chess outdoors in Philadelphia?
8 outdoor spots are listed, including Clark Park Chess Tables, Cedar Park Chess Tables and Chess Tables at Clarence H. Clark Park (south). 1 of them has a giant chess board.
Are there chess tournaments or events in Philadelphia?
Upcoming casual chess events in Philadelphia are listed on the Checkmate IRL events page. Chess events in Philadelphia
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