The world chess map
Discover where chess is happening and add the places where you play in person.
The social network for OTB Chess
Download ChessRAF and play in person
CHESSRAFWhere rivals meet. Where friends begin.
Connect with Over The Board (OTB) chess players in person. Turn your city into a map of places, people, and plans around the board.
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What is it?
ChessRAF lets you discover public places and events where OTB chess is played. You can explore freely and join the community to take part.
The chess player's calendar
Don't miss a thing. Find tournaments and meetups near you and organize your own events.
A social network for players
Meet chess players near you and around the world. For all levels.
How it works
Explore → Connect → Play
Three steps to go from looking to playing.
01
Explore the map
Find places and events where OTB chess is played near you.
02
Connect with people
Meet players and join the community.
03
Play for real
Arrange in-person games in parks, cafés, libraries, or local events.
Live map
Chess is also on the map
See where OTB chess is happening and discover new places to play in your city. Help other players find the spot where you enjoy OTB chess. Grow the global chess network.
- Parks and public spaces
- Cafés and venues
- Libraries and cultural centers
- Open events and informal meetups
Community
A real community, not just an app
ChessRAF is built to promote OTB chess and real human connections. Less scrolling, more playing.
- Local community with global reach
- Focused on people, not rankings
- Privacy and user control
Ready to discover OTB chess near you?
Free · No commitment · Open community