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Chess in Phoenix
You can play chess at 9 places in Phoenix: 5 cafés and 4 bars. Cafés and bars: 24th Street Cigar Shop & Bar, Bobazona and Chestnut Brunch Bar.
Where to play chess in Phoenix: 9 places, 5 cafés and 4 bars. Map and addresses on Checkmate IRL.
All 9 chess venues in Phoenix, United States
List last updated: 2026-11-03
Cafés (5)
- Bobazona — café, 7450 S 59th Ave suit 104, Laveen, AZ 85339, United States · chess boards available, drinks
- Chestnut Brunch Bar — café, 2398 E Camelback Rd #150, Phoenix, AZ 85016, United States · chess boards available, drinks
- Let's Meet Up — café, 3058 N 16th St Ste A, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA · drinks
- Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. — café, 4251 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053, United States · chess boards available, drinks
- Sip Coffee & Beer — café, 3620 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018, USA · chess boards available, drinks
Bars and pubs (4)
- 24th Street Cigar Shop & Bar — bar, 3407 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016, United States · chess boards available, drinks
- Central Records — bar, 824 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA · chess boards available, drinks
- The Theodore — bar, 110 E Roosevelt St ste c, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA · chess boards available, drinks
- Valley Bar — bar, 130 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA · chess boards available, drinks
Social chess clubs in Phoenix
Casual club nights with their own name and crowd, separate from the places above. Most move between venues, so check the club for the next date.
All social chess clubs in Phoenix
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Questions about chess in Phoenix
Where can I play chess in Phoenix?
Checkmate IRL maps 9 places to play chess in Phoenix: 5 cafés and 4 bars. They include Bobazona and 24th Street Cigar Shop & Bar.
Is there a chess café or chess bar in Phoenix?
Yes. 5 cafés and 4 bars in Phoenix are listed as places to play chess, including 24th Street Cigar Shop & Bar, Bobazona and Chestnut Brunch Bar.
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