Places to play where children are welcome 25

Most places to play around Barcelona that take children are clubs with a youth school attached. In the city, Torrenegra in the Eixample, Tres Peons in Gràcia, Congrés in Sant Andreu, Sant Martí, Peona i Peó in Horta-Guinardó, L'Espiga in Les Corts and Escacs Comtal in Poble-sec teach children on weekday afternoons, with club play around the classes. Nearby, clubs in Cornellà, Sant Cugat, Badalona, Castelldefels, Sant Boi, Sant Joan Despí, Montcada i Reixac and L'Hospitalet do the same.

Away from the clubs, the Casinet d'Hostafrancs and the Barceloneta civic centre have had open chess groups where children play next to adults, La Nena, a granja in Gràcia, welcomes young players, and Sant Cugat holds a school team tournament each year. Ask about age groups, levels and fees before the first visit.