Chess in Nantes
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Chess in Nantes 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.
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Events — chess in Nantes
Thu18
Thursday 18 June
1 event
Wed8
Wednesday 8 July
2 events
Thu9
Thursday 9 July
1 event
Sat11
Saturday 11 July
1 event
Tue18
Tuesday 18 August
1 event
Sat29
Saturday 29 August
2 events
Sat19
Saturday 19 September
1 event
See also in Nantes
Sun 7 · 10:00Free
🖼️Exhibition
Exposition et démonstration artistique : Le verre fusionné
La Catiche
Mon 8 · 10:00
🏰Heritage🗺️Guided tour
Visite du Jardin
Kervolan 44350 St molf
Mon 8 · 10:30
🏰Heritage🗺️Guided tour
Les excursions du jeudi
La Recyclarie Maritime
Tue 9 · 10:00Gratuit
🖼️Exhibition📷Photography
Exposition photos — Plouf !
Médiathèque Ormédo
Tue 9 · 14:00Free
🖼️Exhibition🏰Heritage
Exposition - L'habit fait la Bretagne
35 avenue François Bougouin 44510 Le pouliguen
Wed 10 · 10:30Gratuit
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
La Dixaine au DIX
Maison de quartier le Dix
Wed 10 · 14:30Free
🖼️Exhibition📷Photography
L’Anthropocène : L’Humanité face à son empreinte — Alain Ernoult
Place du Maréchal Leclerc 44500 La baule
Thu 11 · 09:00Free
🏷️Other
Jumping International de La Baule 2026
Stade François André
Fri 12 · 09:00Free
📜Poetry📚Literature
Il s'en passe au Passage Pommeraye !
Passage Pommeraye
Fri 12 · 09:00
🗺️Guided tour🌳Outdoors
Jeu de piste numérique Baludik - Saint-Lyphard
403 route de Kerbourg
Fri 12 · 09:00Free
🏰Heritage
Concours Photos & Dessins
Le Croisic 44490 Le croisic
Fri 12 · 09:00
🖼️Exhibition🏰Heritage
Exposition Cerfs-Volants du monde
Bibliothèque Anita Conti
Venues — chess in Nantes
Frequently asked questions
Where can I play chess in Nantes?
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 Nantes?
No — plenty of clubs and amateur tournaments welcome beginners. The level and the entry conditions are spelled out on every event.