Chess in Paris
45 upcoming events
Chess in Paris 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 Paris
Today
1 event
Tomorrow
6 events
261è Open FIDE Interchess de 3 Rondes (réservé elo fide 1700 à 2200)
262è Open FIDE Interchess de 3 Rondes -1800
Tournoi - 1400 VARIANTES
Check and Mates : Jeux d'échecs & DJ sets x Jardin21
Check and Mates : Jeux d'échecs & DJ sets
Échecs & Jam ! Entrée libre
Sunday 14 June
5 events
Tournoi 10+2 dimanche matin
12e One Shot Fide du Canal
Échecs & Jam ! Entrée libre
Échecs & Jam ! Entrée libre
Échecs & Jam ! Entrée libre
Wednesday 17 June
1 event
Sunday 21 June
2 events
Tuesday 23 June
1 event
Wednesday 24 June
1 event
Sunday 28 June
3 events
Wednesday 1 July
1 event
Saturday 4 July
1 event
Sunday 5 July
1 event
Wednesday 8 July
1 event
Saturday 11 July
1 event
Wednesday 15 July
1 event
Wednesday 22 July
1 event
Wednesday 29 July
1 event
Wednesday 5 August
1 event
Wednesday 12 August
1 event
Wednesday 19 August
1 event
Wednesday 26 August
1 event
Wednesday 2 September
1 event
Saturday 5 September
1 event
Wednesday 9 September
1 event
Wednesday 16 September
1 event
Wednesday 23 September
1 event
Wednesday 30 September
1 event
Wednesday 7 October
1 event
Wednesday 14 October
1 event
Wednesday 21 October
1 event
Wednesday 28 October
1 event
Wednesday 4 November
1 event
Wednesday 11 November
1 event
Wednesday 18 November
1 event
Venues — chess in Paris
26 coming upClub d'échecs et bar à Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Tournois blitz et parties rapides ouverts à tous les niveaux.
5 coming upJazz, concerts et jam sessions dans le 13e. Le JASS Club programme aussi des conférences, du cinéma et des ateliers pour enfants. Entrée libre certains soirs.
1 coming upL'annexe speakeasy du Blitz Society : échecs, cocktails et soirées dans le 1er.
1 coming upMusée des sciences et de l'industrie avec expositions permanentes et temporaires à Paris.
1 coming upJardin partagé du 19e — ateliers, concerts et fêtes de quartier autour du Canal
1 coming upSoirées DJ, blind tests, yoga et samba dans un jardin du 19e. Un endroit pour danser, se détendre et faire connaissance en musique.
1 coming upClub de jazz dans le 13e où ça joue tous les soirs. Des jam sessions régulières, des musiciens de la scène locale et des projets plus ambitieux. L'endroit pour entendre du jazz vivant.
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1 coming upFrequently asked questions
Where can I play chess in Paris?
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 Paris?
No — plenty of clubs and amateur tournaments welcome beginners. The level and the entry conditions are spelled out on every event.