National Master Chess Coaches in New York
New York is one of the deepest chess states in America, anchored by New York City but supported by a broader web of clubs, schools, and tournament organizers across the state. This page keeps the focus on national master coaches while still connecting you to the broader local chess scene.
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For generations, New York has offered almost every version of chess in one state: park chess, private clubs, scholastic competition, masters, hustlers, and major organized events. The state's reputation starts with Manhattan and Brooklyn, but its strength comes from how normal chess culture feels there. Players at every level can usually find a place to play, study, or compete without much friction.
- New York City offers nearly every form of chess — park play, private clubs, scholastic events, and major tournaments.
- The Marshall Chess Club and a deep organizer base keep rated play constant across the state.
- New York's strength is how normal and accessible chess culture feels at every level.
Bobby Fischer
World champion and the most famous player ever tied to New York chess.
Frank Marshall
U.S. champion whose legacy still runs through one of the city's iconic clubs.
Maurice Ashley
Brooklyn-based trailblazer who helped bring New York chess to a wider audience.
Official USCF rating list · August 1, 2026
- 1Nakamura, Hikaru2849
- 2Hess, Robert L2677
- 3Gurevich, Ilya2660
- 4Brodsky, David2610
- 5Alburt, Lev2609
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National Master Coaches
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Chess Clubs in New York
7 resultsJoin local clubs, scholastic programs, and community organizers tied to New York.
Official Chess hosts and promotes competitive, inclusive chess tournaments for players of all ages and skill levels. Based in the New York metro area, Official Chess focuses on well organized USCF rated events, schol...
We meet every Wednesday from 4-7 PM to play. The Putnam Valley Library provides a spacious room, chess sets, boards and clocks. Players of all skill levels are welcome including beginners. Occasionally some of the str...
Building a welcoming chess community in Rockland County since 2017. rocklandchess.org
Upcoming Tournaments
Upcoming rated and unrated competition linked to New York.
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No upcoming tournaments are currently listed for New York.
Upcoming Events
18 resultsUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events linked to New York.
Weekly meet-up for social chess games. Snacks available for purchase.
Regular meeting
Hosted by Putnam Valley Chess Club
Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...
Our regular meeting starts at 4 PM. At 5 PM, David Levner (USCF rating 1984) will give an hour-long presentation on pawn breaks in chess. The presentation will include a series of chess puzzles and there will be lots...
Weekly meet-up for social chess games. Snacks available for purchase.
Regular meeting
Hosted by Putnam Valley Chess Club
Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...
Weekly meet-up for social chess games. Snacks available for purchase.
Chess classes for young players who already know how the pieces move. Lessons include
- Basic tactics and strategy
- Opening principles
- Endgame fundamentals
- Game analysis and improvement
- .....and plenty of oppo...
Regular meeting
Hosted by Putnam Valley Chess Club
Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...
Weekly meet-up for social chess games. Snacks available for purchase.
Regular meeting
Hosted by Putnam Valley Chess Club
Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...
Weekly meet-up for social chess games. Snacks available for purchase.
Regular meeting
Hosted by Putnam Valley Chess Club
Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...
Weekly meet-up for social chess games. Snacks available for purchase.
Regular meeting
Hosted by Putnam Valley Chess Club
Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...
Weekly meet-up for social chess games. Snacks available for purchase.
Regular meeting
Hosted by Putnam Valley Chess Club
Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...
Weekly meet-up for social chess games. Snacks available for purchase.
Regular meeting
Hosted by Putnam Valley Chess Club
Play chess. Chess players of all skill levels, beginners to advanced players, are welcome. All ages too, including kids. 4-7 PM. Boards, sets and analog clocks provided. If you want to play with a digital clock, pleas...
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