Heard about ChessBar and wondering how a ChessBar meetup actually works, and whether you’ll fit in? You’re in the right place. Whether you’ve been playing chess for one week, six months, or ten years, the format is designed to be simple, fun, social, and accessible to every level, especially if you’ve never set foot in a traditional chess club. A ChessBar meetup is two hours, five games, opponents with all kinds of profiles, a warm atmosphere, and just the right amount of com

In the past few years, chess has made a real comeback. Between The Queen’s Gambit  effect, online platforms like Chess.com , and the rise of casual tournaments in cafés and pubs around the world, the game has found a whole new generation of players. Gone is the old-fashioned image: today, chess is seen as smart, social, and seriously fun. People are playing everywhere: on their phones, in parks, in clubs, and more and more, in bars. These hybrid spaces, where people come to c