Chess in Rome

Details last checked 3 October 2026. Opening hours and visitor policies change, so check the venue's own page before you go.

Chess club

Accademia Scacchistica Romana

Free casual games, a friendly blitz tournament on Mondays (free for members), a library, lessons and tournaments.

Address:
Via Luigi Pulci 14, basement level, 00162 Rome (close to Tiburtina station)
Visitors:
A first visit is free and needs no membership, and staff will show you around. Free play is always possible during opening hours. The club's pages do not say whether non-members may keep playing after the first visit.
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 16:30–20:00. Wednesday 09:30–12:30 and 16:30–20:00. Saturday 16:30–19:30. Sunday is not listed.
Cost:
The first visit is free. Membership fees were not read.

Official pageChecked 3 October 2026

Chess club

ASD Scuola Popolare di Scacchi

Free play evenings, club tournaments, courses, and the Roma Città Aperta chess festival.

Address:
Viale Irpinia 34, 00177 Rome
Visitors:
Free play is a members' benefit. The site does not state a drop-in policy for non-members, so contact the club first.
Hours:
Tuesday 18:00–23:00 for free play, and Saturday 16:00–19:00 for youth play.

Official pageChecked 3 October 2026