Chess in Seattle

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

Chess club

Seattle Chess Club

Casual over-the-board games, and weekly rated events on Fridays.

Address:
7212 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 (Orlov Chess Academy)
Visitors:
Free casual night every Wednesday with no sign-up needed. First-time visitors are asked to e-mail the club first.
Hours:
Wednesday casual chess, 19:00–23:00.
Cost:
Casual nights are free.

Official pageChecked 3 October 2026

Chess bar

Chess Club bar nights (Big Time Brewery)

Drop-in social chess at brewpubs.

Address:
4133 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Visitors:
Just show up. All levels and ages are welcome.
Hours:
Tuesdays at Big Time Brewery. The club's site says 18:00–22:00 and the brewery says 18:00–23:00. The club also lists Wednesdays at Halcyon (Greenwood) and Thursdays at Reuben's (Ballard).

Official pageChecked 3 October 2026