Chess Coaches in New York City, NY
New York City is one of the rare places where chess feels woven into everyday public life, from park games to private clubs to serious scholastic training.
The city's chess history is unusually visible. The Marshall Chess Club remains one of the country's iconic institutions, Washington Square Park keeps casual over-the-board play in public view, and generations of masters, hustlers, students, and ambitious juniors have treated the city as a place where chess simply happens. For players who want options, few American cities offer more range.
Bobby Fischer
World champion and the most famous player ever linked to New York City chess.
Frank Marshall
U.S. champion whose club remains one of the city's defining chess landmarks.
Maurice Ashley
Grandmaster and broadcaster who helped carry Brooklyn and New York chess onto the national stage.
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