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Discover chess players near you. Pick a public venue, book a game, and meet over the board — real chess, with real people.

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AO

Adebayo O.

12 games played

Intermediate

Sat, Apr 5 · 3:00 – 6:00 PMWAT
Cafe Neo, Lekki Phase 1
Casual

How it works

Three steps to your next match

01

Post a game

Pick a date, time, and a public venue near you. Set your vibe: casual, competitive, or a teaching session.

02

Get booked

Other players browse games by area, skill level, and date. Someone finds yours and books it — or you book theirs.

03

Show up & play

Meet at the venue, confirm each other arrived, and play. Leave rating tags and build your reputation.

Why CHIP

Chess is better in person

Real opponents, nearby

Find players in your neighborhood who actually want to sit down and play.

Public venues only

Every game happens at a cafe, park, or restaurant. Safe, social, visible.

Build your reputation

Earn rating tags like Respectful, Punctual, and Great Teacher from real opponents.

Show-up rate

Reliability is visible. Players with confirmed no-shows carry a warning badge so you know before you book.

Beyond 1v1

More ways to play together

Not every game is one‑on‑one. Host or join a competitive tournament or a relaxed group hangout — in person, at public venues near you.

Tournaments

Competitive multi‑player events with a set format and optional prizes. Posting one promotes it to players across your state.

Browse tournaments

Hangouts

Casual group meetups — just show up and play. Posting one lets players in your area know where to find a game.

Find a hangout

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The faces behind the boards

Real games from parks, cafés, and restaurants, shared by players across the community.

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Chess in public — Henry UnegbuAmuwo-Odofin, Lagos6
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Raymond
Chess in public — Assurance The ICONUgbor, Benin City10
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Henry UnegbuHenry Unegbu
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Toyin
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Toyin
My first win in a game of chess🤪Epe, Lagos1
AyomightyAyomighty
Chess in public — ChessopticsNew York City, New York2
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Chess in public — Henry UnegbuIkeja, Lagos6
Henry UnegbuHenry Unegbu
Chess in public — Henry UnegbuAmuwo-Odofin, Lagos6
Henry UnegbuHenry Unegbu
Chess in public — RaymondLagos, Lagos8
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Raymond
Chess in public — Assurance The ICONUgbor, Benin City10
Assurance The ICONAssurance The ICON
Chess in public — Henry UnegbuEpe, Lagos6
Henry UnegbuHenry Unegbu
A checkmate with a mateIsolo, Lagos4
T
Toyin
@[Heystan](1390704b-bdca-4ca1-a506-641f83da77be)Lagos, Lagos2
T
Toyin
My first win in a game of chess🤪Epe, Lagos1
AyomightyAyomighty
Chess in public — ChessopticsNew York City, New York2
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Your safety matters

For your safety, always choose a public venue like a cafe, restaurant, or park. Never follow someone home before or after a game. CHIP is designed around public, visible spaces — if a situation ever feels off, trust your instincts and leave.

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