chess in bali

A COMMUNITY GUIDE FOR PLAYERS & VISITORS

Find chess in Bali.

Upcoming tournaments. Local clubs and cafés.
Dates, directions and details, all in one place.

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Chess plans, alongside your everyday plans.

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  1. PERSONAL PLANCoffee with a friendIllustrative personal entry
  2. CHESS IN BALISanyuri Open Chess Tournament 202608:00 WIB · Kediri
  3. CHESS IN BALIProf. Dr. Achmad Tjachja Nugraha Cup09:00 WIB · North Jakarta

Chess entries use real listings; times are local to each venue. The personal plan and layout are illustrative.

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PREFER A GAME WITHOUT A TOURNAMENT?

Pull up a chair.

Find local clubs, café games and outdoor chess spots.
Our guide explains what to expect and when to visit.

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Several chess games in progress in the covered playing area at BMCC.
Over-the-board chess at BMCC, Kuta

BEFORE YOUR FIRST GAME

Chess in Bali: common questions

Where can I play chess in Bali?

Start with Little Brew Pererenan, followed by BMCC in Kuta, and Cofflight and Chessplank in Denpasar. Our chess clubs & cafés guide has directions, session information and advice on contacting each venue before visiting.

Are there weekly chess tournaments in Bali?

Little Brew Pererenan holds a tournament usually on Sundays at 5 PM Bali time (WITA). Boards are provided. Check the tournament calendar and confirm with the venue before travelling.

Do I need to bring a chessboard?

It depends on the venue. Little Brew provides boards; for informal games at City Park, bring your own board and pieces. Check the venue notes before you go.

Where can local children take chess lessons?

Pion Mas in Sanur and Jimbaran Chess Squad offer coaching for local children. Neither offers walk-in sparring games. Jimbaran’s lessons are on Mondays and Thursdays, 4:30–6 PM, on the second floor of the Jimbaran local government office. Contact the clubs about coaching arrangements.

How do I register for a tournament?

Open a tournament in the upcoming tournaments on the homepage for its registration instructions, entry fees and organizer contacts. Register with the organizer using the link or WhatsApp contact shown on that event.

FROM THE COMMUNITY

The games.
The people. The memories.

Explore past tournaments, photographs, and results from around the island.

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Three trophy holders and another person pose in front of a TCC chess tournament banner.TCC Cup 22 October 2023People gather around a chessboard as a person reaches toward the pieces at Peak Restaurant.Peak Restaurant 24 June 2023