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Find chess venues in New York City: from Washington Square Park to clubs and cafés.

All 118 chess venues in New York, USA

List last updated: 2026-10-24

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Questions about chess in New York

Where can I play chess in New York?

Checkmate IRL maps 118 places to play chess in New York: 8 chess clubs, 8 cafés, 14 bars, 79 outdoor spots and 9 other venues. They include Chess Forum, Café Reggio and Beer & Cheese Collective.

Is there a chess club in New York?

Yes. 8 chess clubs in New York are on the map, including Chess Forum, Marshall Chess Club and Brooklyn Chess & A Beer.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in New York?

Yes. 8 cafés and 14 bars in New York are listed as places to play chess, including Beer & Cheese Collective, Café Reggio and Franklin Park.

Where can I play chess outdoors in New York?

79 outdoor spots are listed, including Bryant Park Chess, Central Park Chess & Checkers House and Washington Square Park Chess Tables. 5 of them have a giant chess board. 2 of them are listed as providing pieces: Central Park Chess & Checkers House and Gantry Plaza State Park.

Are there chess tournaments or events in New York?

5 venues in New York host tournaments, including Marshall Chess Club, Chess NYC (Citywide Community) and Nook. Upcoming casual chess events in New York are listed on the Checkmate IRL events page. Chess events in New York

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