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Become one of the first 100 founding players and earn an exclusive gold badge on your profile.
How It Works
Three simple steps to your next chess match
Pick Your Café & Join an Event
Choose a nearby café and join an evening chess meetup with local players.
Pay & Get Your Drink
Secure your spot — your ticket includes a complimentary drink.
Play & Grow Your Rating
Play multiple games within the event time, confirm results, and watch your real-world rating update instantly.
For Everyone in the Chess Community
Players
Meet players of your level, enjoy relaxed over-the-board games, and become part of a growing global amateur chess community.
For Café Owners
ChessInCafe organizes and promotes weekly chess meet-ups in your venue — you provide the space, we bring the players.
For Chess Coaches & Clubs
We're open to collaborating with coaches and local chess clubs to support community growth. If you'd like to partner with us, we'd love to hear from you.
Become part of our global amateur chess community.
Join thousands of chess players discovering new opponents and favorite cafés. Your next great game is just a booking away.