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8 Rue Rivet, 69001 Lyon
Tuesday-Sunday · Tue-Wed 16h30-0h, Thu-Fri 16h30-1h, Sat 14h-1h, Sun 15h-19h
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Game Spirit (Jeudi Société)
8 Rue Lanterne, 69001 Lyon
Thursday · 19:00-22:00
free
verified 19.10
The Monkey Club (Rencontres d'échecs)
19 Place Tolozan, 69001 Lyon
Sunday · 17:00-20:00
free
verified 19.10
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Sun22Nov
Free17:00–20:00
Knight Clubbers chess evening at The Monkey Pub, Lyon
The Monkey Pub
On Sunday 22 November 2026 at 17:00 The Monkey Pub in Lyon hosts a chess evening organised by Knight Clubbers, a group that runs chess gatherings in bars. The pub is at 19 Place Tolozan, and the listing calls the event a friendly Sunday session around the board. The listing describes a relaxed atmosphere where people can play a few games and share a drink. Beginners and experienced players are both welcome, whatever their level, and chessboards are provided, so there is nothing to bring. The listing presents it as an event for people who come alone or in company. Entry is free, and free registration is recommended through the Knight Clubbers page for the evening, which is linked from the listing. The gathering runs from 17:00 to 20:00. A chess evening in a pub is easy to enjoy alone, since everyone is there to play. «Débutants comme joueurs confirmés sont les bienvenus, et les échiquiers sont fournis.» Starts 17:00, ends about 20:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Knight Clubbers, rencontres d'échecs en bar (open data). The listing says entry is free, boards are provided, and free registration is advised.
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- A public table — a café, a bar's back room or a library room beats your living room for strangers.
- Two or three short games that take one minute to explain; save the four-hour epic for later.
- Cap it at 4–8 players per table and say so in the invite.
- Beginners welcome, in writing — it is the line that gets newcomers to say yes.
- Fixed end time, two to three hours, so leaving is easy and coming back next time is too.
Questions people ask
When is the next game night in Lyon?
Knight Clubbers chess evening at The Monkey Pub, Lyon on Sunday 22 November at 17:00. This page lists all 1 upcoming board-game nights, chess, quizzes and puzzle evenings in Lyon from our feed.
What is an open table?
An open table is a table where the organisers seat strangers together. You come alone, say you are new, and they explain the game.
Can I go to a game night in Lyon alone?
Yes. Tables are always short a player and quiz teams take solo players. Arrive at the start, tell the host it is your first time, and you will be seated and taught the rules.
Are game nights in Lyon free?
1 of the 1 upcoming game nights listed here are marked free. Others may ask for a drink, a ticket or a small entry fee — check the official page of each venue or event.
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