The No. 1 Street Chess Club in Singapore

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Aliwal Chess Club redefines the game—street-style. We blend strategy, art, and culture to create unforgettable chess experiences in Singapore’s most vibrant spaces.

1. e4 {+0.36} 1... c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nc6 5. Nb5 d6 6. c4 Nf6 7. N1c3 a6 8. Na3 d5 9. cxd5 exd5 10. exd5 Nb4 11. Be2 Bc5 12. O-O O-O 13. Bf3 Bf5 14. Bg5 Re8 15. Qd2 b5 16. Rad1 Nd3 17. Nab1 h6 18. Bh4 b4 19. Na4 Bd6 20. Bg3 Rc8 21. b3 g5 22. Bxd6 Qxd6 23. g3 Nd7 24. Bg2 Qf6 25. a3 a5 26. axb4 axb4 27. Qa2 Bg6 28. d6 g4 29. Qd2 Kg7 30. f3 Qxd6 31. fxg4 Qd4+ 32. Kh1 Nf6 33. Rf4 Ne4 34. Qxd3 Nf2+ 35. Rxf2 Bxd3 36. Rfd2 Qe3 37. Rxd3 Rc1 38. Nb2 Qf2 39. Nd2 Rxd1+ 40. Nxd1 Re1+ 0-1

1. e4 {+0.36} 1... c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nc6 5. Nb5 d6 6. c4 Nf6 7. N1c3 a6 8. Na3 d5 9. cxd5 exd5 10. exd5 Nb4 11. Be2 Bc5 12. O-O O-O 13. Bf3 Bf5 14. Bg5 Re8 15. Qd2 b5 16. Rad1 Nd3 17. Nab1 h6 18. Bh4 b4 19. Na4 Bd6 20. Bg3 Rc8 21. b3 g5 22. Bxd6 Qxd6 23. g3 Nd7 24. Bg2 Qf6 25. a3 a5 26. axb4 axb4 27. Qa2 Bg6 28. d6 g4 29. Qd2 Kg7 30. f3 Qxd6 31. fxg4 Qd4+ 32. Kh1 Nf6 33. Rf4 Ne4 34. Qxd3 Nf2+ 35. Rxf2 Bxd3 36. Rfd2 Qe3 37. Rxd3 Rc1 38. Nb2 Qf2 39. Nd2 Rxd1+ 40. Nxd1 Re1+ 0-1

1. e4 {+0.36} 1... c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nc6 5. Nb5 d6 6. c4 Nf6 7. N1c3 a6 8. Na3 d5 9. cxd5 exd5 10. exd5 Nb4 11. Be2 Bc5 12. O-O O-O 13. Bf3 Bf5 14. Bg5 Re8 15. Qd2 b5 16. Rad1 Nd3 17. Nab1 h6 18. Bh4 b4 19. Na4 Bd6 20. Bg3 Rc8 21. b3 g5 22. Bxd6 Qxd6 23. g3 Nd7 24. Bg2 Qf6 25. a3 a5 26. axb4 axb4 27. Qa2 Bg6 28. d6 g4 29. Qd2 Kg7 30. f3 Qxd6 31. fxg4 Qd4+ 32. Kh1 Nf6 33. Rf4 Ne4 34. Qxd3 Nf2+ 35. Rxf2 Bxd3 36. Rfd2 Qe3 37. Rxd3 Rc1 38. Nb2 Qf2 39. Nd2 Rxd1+ 40. Nxd1 Re1+ 0-1

1. e4 {+0.36} 1... c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nc6 5. Nb5 d6 6. c4 Nf6 7. N1c3 a6 8. Na3 d5 9. cxd5 exd5 10. exd5 Nb4 11. Be2 Bc5 12. O-O O-O 13. Bf3 Bf5 14. Bg5 Re8 15. Qd2 b5 16. Rad1 Nd3 17. Nab1 h6 18. Bh4 b4 19. Na4 Bd6 20. Bg3 Rc8 21. b3 g5 22. Bxd6 Qxd6 23. g3 Nd7 24. Bg2 Qf6 25. a3 a5 26. axb4 axb4 27. Qa2 Bg6 28. d6 g4 29. Qd2 Kg7 30. f3 Qxd6 31. fxg4 Qd4+ 32. Kh1 Nf6 33. Rf4 Ne4 34. Qxd3 Nf2+ 35. Rxf2 Bxd3 36. Rfd2 Qe3 37. Rxd3 Rc1 38. Nb2 Qf2 39. Nd2 Rxd1+ 40. Nxd1 Re1+ 0-1

1. e4 {+0.36} 1... c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nc6 5. Nb5 d6 6. c4 Nf6 7. N1c3 a6 8. Na3 d5 9. cxd5 exd5 10. exd5 Nb4 11. Be2 Bc5 12. O-O O-O 13. Bf3 Bf5 14. Bg5 Re8 15. Qd2 b5 16. Rad1 Nd3 17. Nab1 h6 18. Bh4 b4 19. Na4 Bd6 20. Bg3 Rc8 21. b3 g5 22. Bxd6 Qxd6 23. g3 Nd7 24. Bg2 Qf6 25. a3 a5 26. axb4 axb4 27. Qa2 Bg6 28. d6 g4 29. Qd2 Kg7 30. f3 Qxd6 31. fxg4 Qd4+ 32. Kh1 Nf6 33. Rf4 Ne4 34. Qxd3 Nf2+ 35. Rxf2 Bxd3 36. Rfd2 Qe3 37. Rxd3 Rc1 38. Nb2 Qf2 39. Nd2 Rxd1+ 40. Nxd1 Re1+ 0-1

1. e4 {+0.36} 1... c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nc6 5. Nb5 d6 6. c4 Nf6 7. N1c3 a6 8. Na3 d5 9. cxd5 exd5 10. exd5 Nb4 11. Be2 Bc5 12. O-O O-O 13. Bf3 Bf5 14. Bg5 Re8 15. Qd2 b5 16. Rad1 Nd3 17. Nab1 h6 18. Bh4 b4 19. Na4 Bd6 20. Bg3 Rc8 21. b3 g5 22. Bxd6 Qxd6 23. g3 Nd7 24. Bg2 Qf6 25. a3 a5 26. axb4 axb4 27. Qa2 Bg6 28. d6 g4 29. Qd2 Kg7 30. f3 Qxd6 31. fxg4 Qd4+ 32. Kh1 Nf6 33. Rf4 Ne4 34. Qxd3 Nf2+ 35. Rxf2 Bxd3 36. Rfd2 Qe3 37. Rxd3 Rc1 38. Nb2 Qf2 39. Nd2 Rxd1+ 40. Nxd1 Re1+ 0-1

1. e4 {+0.36} 1... c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nc6 5. Nb5 d6 6. c4 Nf6 7. N1c3 a6 8. Na3 d5 9. cxd5 exd5 10. exd5 Nb4 11. Be2 Bc5 12. O-O O-O 13. Bf3 Bf5 14. Bg5 Re8 15. Qd2 b5 16. Rad1 Nd3 17. Nab1 h6 18. Bh4 b4 19. Na4 Bd6 20. Bg3 Rc8 21. b3 g5 22. Bxd6 Qxd6 23. g3 Nd7 24. Bg2 Qf6 25. a3 a5 26. axb4 axb4 27. Qa2 Bg6 28. d6 g4 29. Qd2 Kg7 30. f3 Qxd6 31. fxg4 Qd4+ 32. Kh1 Nf6 33. Rf4 Ne4 34. Qxd3 Nf2+ 35. Rxf2 Bxd3 36. Rfd2 Qe3 37. Rxd3 Rc1 38. Nb2 Qf2 39. Nd2 Rxd1+ 40. Nxd1 Re1+ 0-1

1. e4 {+0.36} 1... c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nc6 5. Nb5 d6 6. c4 Nf6 7. N1c3 a6 8. Na3 d5 9. cxd5 exd5 10. exd5 Nb4 11. Be2 Bc5 12. O-O O-O 13. Bf3 Bf5 14. Bg5 Re8 15. Qd2 b5 16. Rad1 Nd3 17. Nab1 h6 18. Bh4 b4 19. Na4 Bd6 20. Bg3 Rc8 21. b3 g5 22. Bxd6 Qxd6 23. g3 Nd7 24. Bg2 Qf6 25. a3 a5 26. axb4 axb4 27. Qa2 Bg6 28. d6 g4 29. Qd2 Kg7 30. f3 Qxd6 31. fxg4 Qd4+ 32. Kh1 Nf6 33. Rf4 Ne4 34. Qxd3 Nf2+ 35. Rxf2 Bxd3 36. Rfd2 Qe3 37. Rxd3 Rc1 38. Nb2 Qf2 39. Nd2 Rxd1+ 40. Nxd1 Re1+ 0-1

Our fresh take on chess culture, designed for the streets of Singapore and beyond.

  • Neon Chess, where strategy meets streetlight glow.

    A street chess experience that glows up—literally. Played under UV lights with neon boards and fluorescent pieces, Neon Chess is a bold, nightlife-friendly activation that turns heads and draws crowds. Add music, good vibes, and a glowing checkmate, and you’ve got a chess party like no other.

  • Bishop’s Brunch, checkmate over chocolate parfaits.

    Chess, but edible. Players go head-to-head over a mini board where each piece is a plant-based treat—eat what you capture. It’s cozy, intimate, and surprisingly competitive. Think: lazy brunch meets cheeky strategy. Ideal for dates, pop-ups, or anyone who likes their checkmate with a side of pesto.

  • We’re Not Really Here For Chess, the card game that flips the board on conversation.

    Every capture reveals a question. Deep, funny, or weird—this card game turns any match into a conversation starter. Created to spark real talk between players, it’s chess’s softer, more human side. Because sometimes the best moves aren’t even on the board.

  • Halloween Fright Knight, the spookiest game of chess you’ll ever play.

    Cobwebs, costumes, creepy knights—Fright Knight turns street chess into a Halloween showdown. Play on glowing boards surrounded by fog, music, and monsters. There’s candy, face paint, and costume contests. It’s spooky strategy meets silly fun—where zombies might take your queen.

  • World Chess Day, Singapore’s most creative celebration of chess culture.

    Once a year, we throw the biggest chess party in town. Think open-air games, giant boards, live music, art collabs, and a whole lot of community energy. It’s not just about winning—it’s about celebrating the culture, the weirdness, and the people who make chess great.

  • Chessboxing, Brains vs. Brawn, round after round.

    Think you’ve got the smarts and the stamina? Switch between chess and boxing in this mental + physical mashup. No knockouts here—just shadowboxing, strategic blows, and calculated checkmates. It’s intense, sweaty, and way cooler than it sounds. Perfect for anyone who trains brain and body.

  • The Chess Assembly Project, 32 artists. 32 pieces. One masterpiece of a game.

    A giant chess set, each piece painted by a different local artist. From murals to graffiti, it’s an epic blend of chess and street art. First shown at Art Week, now on tour. You don’t just look—you play. Art meets game, and every move tells a story.

  • Rook & Roll, a checkmate celebration with music, food, and soul.

    Rook & Roll is our street chess block party. DJs spin while people battle it out on the board, drinks in hand. No signups, no pressure—just good vibes, good people, and solid strategy under the stars. It’s how we play, connect, and celebrate the chaos of city life.

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 FAQs

  • Aliwal Chess Club is a street-style chess community based in Singapore that redefines the game through art, culture, and connection. We started with just a couple of boards and a big dream: to make chess feel cool, casual, and creative again. What began in a small alley nearby Aliwal St. is now a growing movement.

  • Not at all! Whether you’ve never touched a piece or you’ve memorized every opening, you’re welcome here. We’re more about good vibes and shared stories than strict rules and ratings.

  • We usually host monthly pop-ups at unique spots and events around Singapore — sometimes at parks, sometimes in the middle of cultural districts. We will update monthly dates at the start of each month. Check our Instagram or WhatApp Channel for the latest dates and locations.

  • Nope — membership is free. Aliwal Chess Club has always been an open, come-as-you-are community. You don’t need to pay to be part of the club.

    That said, some of our events (like night festivals, rooftop pop-ups, or collabs with other brands) may require ticket purchases — but we’ll always make that super clear upfront.

    When we roll out Chess Boxing under the club, there will be a more structured membership for those joining that training community — to help us cover coaching, gear, and space costs.

    But for street chess and our monthly meets? Always free.

  • Come solo, bring your crew, or make new friends on the board — we’ve got space (and good people) for everyone. Many of our regulars came alone the first time too.

  • We’re not just about chess — we’re about community, creativity, and culture. Expect neon boards, music in the air, and the occasional DJ set between games. We host chess meets that feel more like block parties than tournaments.

  • Yes! We love when families join us. Our events are friendly and open to all ages — from young kids learning the game to parents looking to unwind with a match.

  • Follow us on Instagram, or join our WhatsApp Channel, or subscribe to our newsletter. We drop updates, behind-the-scenes, and RSVP links regularly.

  • Yes, yes, yes. We live for collabs. Whether it’s painting chess pieces, DJing a night event, or designing custom boards — if you have a creative idea, let’s chat.

  • You can support us by joining as a member, buying our merch, donating, or just showing up and playing. Every smile, handshake, and chess match helps keep the spirit alive.