Chess in Reykjavik and Selfoss

Selfoss, where the Fischer Center and Fischer's grave are, is outside Reykjavik, so allow time for the trip.

Details last checked 3 October 2026. Opening hours and visitor policies change, so check the venue's own page before you go. For tournaments, see our Reykjavik and Selfoss guide.

Chess club

Reykjavik Chess Club (Taflfelag Reykjavikur)

Drop-in rapid and blitz tournaments with local players.

Address:: Faxafen 12, Reykjavik
Visitors:: Visitors can just turn up and register at the tournament hall before 19:30.
Hours:: A rapid tournament on Tuesdays and a blitz tournament on Thursdays, both at 19:30. The club's page is undated.
Cost:: 1,000 ISK, or 500 ISK for children under 17 and club members.

Official pageChecked 3 October 2026

Museum

Fischer Setur (Bobby Fischer Center), Selfoss

These details may be out of date: Summer season ends 12 October; winter is by appointment. Check the venue's page before you go.

Memorabilia from Fischer's life, mainly from his time in Iceland, including the 1972 match, plus a small chess library and a club house for players.

Address:: Austurvegur 21, 800 Selfoss, Iceland
Visitors:: Walk in during the summer season. In winter it is open by appointment.
Hours:: Daily 13:00–17:00 from 24 May to 12 October, and by appointment in winter. The page gives no year, so confirm before you go.
Cost:: 1,700 ISK, free for children under 14.

Official pageChecked 3 October 2026

Chess venue

Bobby Fischer's grave, Laugardælir churchyard

The grave of the 11th World Champion. The Reykjavik Grapevine reported in 2012 that visitors have been respectful. There is no official page.

Address:: Laugardælir churchyard, just outside Selfoss
Visitors:: A public churchyard. No ticket or booking is mentioned.