Hawaii Chess OTB Locations

The following is just a list of the places to play over the board in Hawaii, specifically the island of Oahu. If you know of other locations to play in Hawaii, please don't hesitate to send an email.

Ka Makana Alii

Two games of chess being played at Ka Makana Alii foodcourt.
Two games of chess being played at Ka Makana Alii foodcourt.

Every Tuesday from 5:00PM to 9:00PM. Meetups are currently at the food court area.

Check out some of the action going on there.


Kakaako South Shore Market

August 4th, 2022. Inaugural chess meetup at Kakaako South Shore Market.
August 4th, 2022. Inaugural chess meetup at Kakaako South Shore Market.

Update: As of 12/9/2022, the new meetups are on Fridays, 5pm-9pm.

Check out some of the action there.


Pearlridge Center

March 16, 2023. Chess meetup at Pearlridge Center.
March 16, 2023. Chess meetup at Pearlridge Center.

Update 3/21/2023: Some players are trying to revive the meetup at this venue. The new meetup is every Thursday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm (mall closing time).

Check out some of the action going on there.


Windward Chess Club

Kailua Zippy's
Kailua Zippy's

Meet Wednesdays, 6-8pm at Kailua McDonald's. All skill levels welcome. Bring board and set if you have one.

Contact Anthony (ajmira713@gmail.com) for more information.

Check out some of the action there.


Last update: Tuesday, 4/11/2023, 10:20pm.


Wahiawa Public Library

March 3, 2021. Chess meetup at Wahiawa Public Library.
March 3, 2021. Chess meetup at Wahiawa Public Library.

Every Thursday from 4:00PM until 6:00PM.

Not very active but they are just getting started. Before heading out there, please call the library for current information.

Check out some of the action there.


Kapiolani Park

April 24, 2021. Chess meetup at Kapiolani Park.
April 24, 2021. Chess meetup at Kapiolani Park.

Everyday from mid-afternoon (2:00pm) to around 4:00pm. Meetups are usually across the street from the bandstand.

Check out some of the action going on there.


Kahala Mall

July 25, 2018. Chess meetup at Kahala Mall.
July 25, 2018. Chess meetup at Kahala Mall.

Every Wednesday from 6:30PM until 9:30PM.

Look at some of the action there.

Note: Due to covid restrictions, the tables in the mall have been removed. Therefore, no meet up currently happening.


McDonald's at Liliha

August 5, 2018. Chess meetup at Liliha McDonald's.
August 5, 2018. Chess meetup at Liliha McDonald's.

Every Sunday from 2:00PM until 8:00PM. Second floor.

Check out some of what goes on there.

Note: People are saying the action here have died down.


Mililani Shopping Center

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There seems to be games going at the shopping center on the weekends. This has not been confirmed. If you play there, please confirm with times and location. Thank you.


Waikiki Benches/Pavilion

Closed Waikiki pavilion.
Closed Waikiki pavilion.

Due to the city closing the pavilion and planning to commercialize it, some of the regulars that frequented the location have moved their games to Kapiolani Park.


Honolulu Zoo

Honolulu Zoo chess action.
Honolulu Zoo chess action.

Random Saturdays from 2:00PM to 10:00PM. Meetups are on the corner of Kalakaua Ave and Kapahulu Ave.

The meetups have been discontinued in favor of the Kakaako Chess Club meetups.

Check out some of the action going on there.


Kapolei Community Recreation Center

Villages of Kapolei - Recreation Center
Villages of Kapolei - Recreation Center

Every Thursday from 5:00PM to 7:30PM

The Kapolei Chess Club just started at the beginning of 2016, so the number of players attending is still small. Go and join them for a game or two.

Note: Chess action at the Kapolei Community Recreation Center is no longer active. Join us at Ka Makana Alii instead.