16:30 to 17:30 Glasgow Life programme, February to December 2026
Kids chess club
Kids Chess Club at Pollokshields Library, Glasgow. Family and kids' drop-in chess club, ages 5 to 16
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
7 regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Tuesday
18:30 to 21:30 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Queens Park Chess Club, Glasgow. Club night: league matches, club championship and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free for visitors (casual play) Beginner friendly
Wednesday
15:30 to 16:30 Glasgow Life programme, February to December 2026
Kids chess club
Kids Chess Club at Maryhill Library, Glasgow. Family and kids' drop-in chess club, ages 5 to 16
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
Thursday
15:30 to 16:30 Glasgow Life programme, February to December 2026
Kids chess club
Kids Chess Club at Partick Library, Glasgow. Family and kids' drop-in chess club, ages 5 to 16
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
18:00 to 19:30 Glasgow Life programme, February to December 2026
Kids chess club
Kids Chess Club at Pollokshaws Library, Glasgow. Family and kids' drop-in chess club, ages 5 to 16
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
Sunday
From 12:00 Every Sunday
Casual Sunday Board Games Drop-In
The Merchants' Guild, Glasgow. Open play
Board games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Year round, join any time from 6pm
Sunday casual chess
Sunday Chess Group, Glasgow. Casual social chess, all abilities
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
7 venues
Kids Chess Club at Maryhill Library
Free drop-in family and kids' chess club for ages 5 to 16 at Maryhill Library, held on Wednesdays from 15.30 to 16.30. All abilities are welcome, from complete beginners to keen young players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Kids Chess Club at Partick Library
Free drop-in family and kids' chess club for ages 5 to 16 at Partick Library, held on Thursdays from 15.30 to 16.30. All abilities are welcome, from complete beginners to keen young players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Kids Chess Club at Pollokshaws Library
Free drop-in family and kids' chess club for ages 5 to 16 at Pollokshaws Library, held on Thursdays from 18.00 to 19.30. All abilities are welcome, from complete beginners to keen young players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Kids Chess Club at Pollokshields Library
Free drop-in family and kids' chess club for ages 5 to 16 at Pollokshields Library, held on Tuesdays from 16.30 to 17.30. All abilities are welcome, from complete beginners to keen young players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Queens Park Chess Club
Adult chess club meeting on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm to 9.30pm upstairs at McNeill's bar on Torrisdale Street, Queens Park. Welcomes players of all levels for casual or competitive games, with free casual play for visitors; 18+ only as the venue is licensed.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Sunday Chess Group
Informal, friendly casual chess every Sunday from 6pm in a raised area at the rear of Corona Bar on Pollokshaws Road, Shawlands, with boards and clocks provided. Free and open to players of all abilities; children are welcome with an adult until 9pm.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Suns
The Merchants' Guild
Gaming venue with food and drink on Albion Street, Glasgow, run by Session Zero, with weekly card game, RPG and Warhammer 40,000 sessions, a board game library and a free painting station. Most evening sessions start around 6:30pm.
Tables to play on site
6 regular nights · 6 days a week
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