Chess in Riyadh
Your guide to chess in the capital: where to play, the clubs and academies that meet across the city, and the official tournaments coming up.
Where to Play Chess in Riyadh
Places across Riyadh where chess is played or reported. Each listing shows whether chess activity there has been confirmed, when it was last seen, and when we last reviewed the listing.
Chess Clubs in Riyadh
Chess Lessons & Academies
Official Tournaments in Riyadh
Tournaments announced by the Saudi Chess Federation. Past events are removed automatically.
Always check the official announcement before you go: dates and venues can change.
Chess Events in Riyadh
Chess Shops in Riyadh
Saudi Chess Federation
The national governing body for chess in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since 2017, recognised by FIDE. It organises official tournaments across the Kingdom, including the Riyadh Opens.
Chess Map of Riyadh
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