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Washington Square Park Chess Tables

Chess park venue in New York, United States

Outdoor chess at the southwest corner of Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village, with 18 permanent stone tables. It's the most famous street chess spot in the US: regulars and hustlers play fast blitz, often for $5 to $10 a game, next to free casual games. Bring your own set and clock to be safe.

• Address: Washington Square Park, Washington Square W, New York, NY 10012, USA, New York, United States
• Opening hours: 24/7
• Website: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/washington-square-park
• Features: chess boards available

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• Beets Social Cafe — café
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• Brooklyn Bridge Park Chess — park venue

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