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Koenji Chess Club

高円寺チェスクラブ

club in Suginami

  • anyone may come
  • beginners
  • free play

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When to go

DayTimeRun byNotesPage
Wednesday18:00-22:00Koenji Chess ClubFirst and third Wednesday of the month at The Den (a burger and craft beer bar), on the 3rd floor; entry 500 yen plus one drink; players come and go at any time. 1Open

Key facts

Access
anyone may come 4
Cost
paid; 500 yen entry plus one drink order 2
Equipment
boards provided; clocks provided 5
Who for
beginners welcome; languages: English and Japanese 6
Season
not stated by sources
Federation
registered with Japan Chess Federation 7

Latest trace

The Meetup group lists meetings dated 21 October 2026 and 4 November 2026, and its past events include Wednesday meetings of 16 September and 7 October. The federation announced the club as registered in July 2025.

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Sources

  1. www.meetup.com/koenjichess · event page
    • [1] secondary · read · Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
    • [2] secondary · read · 500 yen entry + 1 drink order.
    • [3] secondary · read · Meeting at The Den in Koenji from 6 PM to 10 PM
    • [4] secondary · read · No registration required, all levels welcome.
    • [5] secondary · read · 10+ tournament-style vinyl boards with triple-weighted pieces
    • [6] secondary · read · with like-minded people in English or Japanese
    • [7] secondary · read · An officially recognized chess club by the Japan Chess Federation!
  2. japanchess.org/2025/07/01/new-registered-clubs · chess federation
    • [8] official · read · 主な活動場所: The Den（東京都杉並区）
  3. www.meetup.com/topics/chess/jp/tokyo · event page
    • [9] secondary · read · Chess in Koenji on Wednesday