Chess in Brussels? Cafes where to play chess!
Updated on October 10, 2018 by Pierre
Where to play chess in Brussels?
1. Play chess in Brussels Cercle d'Échecs le Pantin
Looking for a cozy spot near Place Flagey for a friendly game of chess? Look no further. Cercle Pantin has been a fixture on Chaussée d'Ixelles since the early 90s. Whether you're a pro or an amateur, you can play a game of chess there. The café is even affiliated with the French-speaking Chess Federation of Belgium and participates in the National Interclub Tournaments of the Royal Belgian Chess Federation. No matter the day of the week, you'll find someone interested in playing. Every Tuesday from 18:30 PM, Pantin hosts Blitz tournaments. Don't hesitate to head upstairs; the stairs are behind the bar on the left. As a bonus, they also have a rather interesting selection of beers and teas.
Address: Chaussée d'Ixelles 355 1050 Ixelles Brussels
2. The athenaeum in Ixelles. Chess in Saint-Boniface
If you don't know the Athenée yet – whether you like chess or not – you'll have to give this place a try. It is here in the heart of the Saint-Boniface district that all populations and cultures of all kinds mix: Bobos, students, chess players, partygoers, local regulars, tourists... We come here when we want have a good time without taking the lead. Here people will not hesitate for a moment to share their table if everything is full. In summer, once the sun is out, you can sit on the colorful tables located next to the church opposite. As a bonus, a wide selection of beers awaits you.
3. Play chess in the center of Brussels near the stock exchange
It seems that the famous painter René Magritte was also a passionate chess player. Several times a week, he would take the tram to the center of Brussels to play his favorite game. For years, the Greenwich café welcomed hundreds of players like him to the heart of Brussels. Over time, the Greenwich café became filled with tourists and gradually deserted by chess enthusiasts. Among the cafés in the center of Brussels that chess players have flocked to is the famous Halles Saint-Géry. This café offers various activities, including a vintage market once a month. If you'd like to play a game of chess, the halls are open every day from 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM. You'll also find free newspapers there. Address: 1 Place Saint-Géry, 1000 Brussels
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