Chess in Boston
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Chess in Boston isn't all silent games: rated tournaments, frantic blitz, clubs that welcome beginners and international opens, from the neighbourhood club to the big open. Whether you're rated 2000 Elo or still learning to castle, there's a seat for you.
Events — chess in Boston
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At 10 PM28.84 €🇬🇧
🎉Club🎧DJ set
The All American Block Party - 1 Ticket All Access to 4 Venues
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At 10 PMGratuit🇬🇧
🎉Club🎧DJ set
Xandor (tech house)
Bsmnt
At 10 PMGratuit🇬🇧
🎉Club🎧DJ set
RedEye: Latin Takeover
Royale
Tomorrow · 12 PMGratuit🇬🇧
🎪Street party
Revival: The Finale
D16
Tomorrow · 7 PMGratuit🇬🇧
📜Poetry📜Slam
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam — Lizard Lounge Slam Team Takeover
Lizard Lounge
Tomorrow · 8:30 PM🇬🇧
🎉Club🎧DJ set
Ignite at The Middle East
Upstairs at Middle East
Mon 6 · 5:30 PM🇬🇧
📚Literature🥂Opening
Meet the Author: Sarah G. Levine
Lovestruck Books & Cafe
Mon 6 · 6 PMFree🇬🇧
🤝Volunteering
The Compassionate Friends Boston Chapter
Central Library in Copley Square
Tue 7 · 12 AM4 €🇬🇧
📜Poetry📜Slam
Slam Adams: Boston Poetry Slam
Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
Mon 6 · 7 PM🇬🇧
✂️Workshop💃Dance
West Coast Swing Training
Center for Arts at the Armory
Tue 7 · 4:30 AMFree🇬🇧
✂️Workshop🧘Wellness
Revolutionary! A Storytelling Workshop for Older Adults
Central Library in Copley Square
Tue 7 · 10:30 AMFree🇬🇧
✂️Workshop💼Career
Creative Cafe
Cambridge Junction
Venues — chess in Boston
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I play chess in Boston?
Between affiliated clubs, chess cafés and one-off tournaments, there's no shortage of chances. The most active spots show up in the list above.
Do I need a rating to play chess in Boston?
No — plenty of clubs and amateur tournaments welcome beginners. The level and the entry conditions are spelled out on every event.