Bryant Park

• The Grounds
  • Gardens
  • Monuments
  • Nearby Architecture
• Reading Room
• Le Carrousel
• Pétanque
• Chess & Backgammon
• Ping Pong
• Citi Pond
• The Holiday Shops
• Bryant Park Grill
• Bryant Park Cafe
• ‘wichcraft
• Southwest Porch
• Bryant Park Shop

Chess & Backgammon

The Chess Area, located next to the Fountain Terrace on 6th Avenue, provides the public with chess, checkers, and backgammon boards for a small fee. The area is monitored by game aficionados from The Marshall Chess Club. Games can be arranged through the monitor, and tournaments and events take place throughout the summer.

Chess & Backgammon in Bryant Park are supported by the Marshall Chess Foundation. For information about The Marshall Chess Club membership and lectures, films and tournaments, call: 212-477-3716.

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