70% of adults in the U.S. have played chess at least once.
It may surprise you, but Las Vegas has been a top destination for the national chess tournaments in America for decades. These games of wits welcome global chess pros and aspiring amateurs.
Las Vegas hosts the North American Open and the National Open, two of the most significant chess tournaments in the U.S. The Las Vegas International Chess Festival organizes the National Open. During the festival, four major chess tournaments focus on people of all ages.
The longest chess game in history, with 269 moves, was between Nikolić and Arsović, Belgrade, 1989. It took 20 hours and 15 minutes for the players to finish a drawn game.
Las Vegas Chess Gaming Spots
Chess enthusiasts can enjoy a game in any of the following locations. The locations vary from gaming spots to public parks where chess enthusiasts meet.
Casual Chess Club
- Address: 1772 S Rainbow Blvd
- Website: https://casualchessclub.com/
- Casual Chess Club at 1772 S Rainbow Blvd (Inside Jersey Mike’s) on Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm PDT
- Casual Chess Club at 7750 S Jones Blvd (Inside Pizzeria Tona) on Thursdays from 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm PDT
Starwizard Chess
- Address: 580 E Windmill Ln
- Hours: Monday to Sunday (12 pm to 8 pm)
- Phone: 725-286-7005
- Website: https://starwizardchess.com/
- Services: chess tutorial, club membership, private lessons, and Saturday chess camp.
Vegas Great Knights
- Address: Varies; the location is various schools, and information is available on the official website.
- When: Weekdays (3:15 pm to 5:15 pm)
- Website: https://greatknightschess.com/
Gold Spike
- Address: 217 Las Vegas Blvd N
- Hours: Open 24 hours
- Phone: 702-476-1082
- Website: https://goldspike.com/
Montecristo Cigar Bar
- Located in Caesars Palace
- Address: 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South
- Hours:
- Monday to Thursday (11 am to 1 am)
- Friday (11 am to 2 am)
- Weekend (10 am to 1 am)
- Phone: 866-227-5938
- Website: https://www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/things-to-do/nightlife/montecristo-cigar-bar
Melville Board Game Café
- Address: 4704 W Sahara Ave
- Hours: Monday to Saturday (12 pm to 11 pm) and Sunday (12 pm to 7 pm)
- Phone: 702-444-4540
- Website: https://www.meepleville.com/
The Hills Park
- Address: 9100 Hillpointe Rd
- Hours: every day (6 am to 10 pm)