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Find the best chess venues in Stockholm, Sweden. Browse 12 chess clubs, cafés, and parks where you can play over-the-board chess.

All 12 chess venues in Stockholm, Sweden

List last updated: 2026-10-20

• Chess Tables — David Helldéns torg, Hökarängen — park venue, David Helldéns torg, Tobaksområdet, Hökarängen, Farsta stadsdelsområde, Stockholms kommun, 123 57 · chess boards available
• Chess Tables — Holbergsgatan, Blackeberg — park venue, Holbergsgatan, Blackeberg, Bromma stadsdelsområde, Stockholms kommun, 168 48 · chess boards available
• Giant Chess Board — Jan Stenbecks Torg, Kista — park venue, Jan Stenbecks Torg, Kista, Järva stadsdelsområde, 164 21 · chess boards available
• Giant Chess Board — Kungsholmstorg, Kungsholmen — park venue, Kungsholmstorg, Kungsholmen, Kungsholmens stadsdelsområde, Stockholms kommun, 112 23 · chess boards available
• Giant Chess Board — Lagaplan, Bagarmossen — park venue, Lagaplan, Bagarmossen, Skarpnäcks stadsdelsområde, Stockholms kommun, 128 43 · chess boards available
• Giant Chess Board — Reimersholmsgatan, Reimersholme — park venue, Reimersholmsgatan, Reimersholme, Södermalms stadsdelsområde, Stockholms kommun, 117 40 · chess boards available
• Giant Chess Board at Skarpaby parklek — park venue, Segelflygsgatan, Bagarmossen, Skarpnäcks stadsdelsområde, Stockholms kommun, 128 35 · chess boards available
• Hop & Vine — bar, Sveavägen 14, 111 57 Stockholm, Sweden · chess boards available, drinks
• Kulturhuset Chess Corner — venue, Kulturhuset, Sergels torg, 111 57 Stockholm · chess boards available
• Kungsträdgården — park venue, Jussi Björlings allé, 111 47 Stockholm, Sweden · chess boards available
• Stockholms Schacksalonger — club, Ringvägen 9B, 118 23 Stockholm, Sweden · chess boards available, drinks, hosts tournaments
• Svarta Hästen Stureplan — bar, Biblioteksgatan 21, 114 35 Stockholm, Sweden · chess boards available, drinks

More chess cities in Sweden

Gothenburg (3) · Haninge (1) · Lidingö (1) · Malmö (1) · Nacka (1) · Södertälje (1) · Sollentuna (1) · Sundbyberg (1)

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Questions about chess in Stockholm

Where can I play chess in Stockholm?

Checkmate IRL maps 12 places to play chess in Stockholm: 1 chess club, 2 bars, 8 outdoor spots and 1 other venue. They include Stockholms Schacksalonger, Hop & Vine and Kungsträdgården.

Is there a chess club in Stockholm?

Yes: Stockholms Schacksalonger.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Stockholm?

Yes. 2 bars in Stockholm are listed as places to play chess: Hop & Vine and Svarta Hästen Stureplan.

Where can I play chess outdoors in Stockholm?

8 outdoor spots are listed, including Kungsträdgården, Giant Chess Board at Skarpaby parklek and Chess Tables — David Helldéns torg, Hökarängen. 6 of them have a giant chess board. Kungsträdgården is listed as providing pieces.

Are there chess tournaments or events in Stockholm?

Stockholms Schacksalonger hosts tournaments.

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