Chess & Backgammon

The Chess Area, located next to the Fountain Terrace on 6th Avenue, provides the public with chess, checkers, backgammon and Scrabble 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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Hours

  • Monday – Friday
  • 11:00 am – 7:00pm, weather permitting

Pricing

  • Chess boards: $3.00 per half hour
  • Backgammon: $4.00 per half hour

Upcoming Chess Events

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Marshall Chess Club hosts a blitz chess tournament for kids six to twelve years old. Trophies for the top three, and medals for everybody.

$25 Registration fee on-site 10:00-10:45am. Please call 212-365-4745 for more information.

 
Sunday, September 19, 2010

Marshall Chess Club hosts a blitz chess tournament for kids six to twelve years old. Trophies for the top three, and medals for everybody.

$25 Registration fee on-site 10:00-10:45am. Please call 212-365-4745 for more information.

 
Sunday, September 26, 2010

Marshall Chess Club hosts a blitz chess tournament for kids six to twelve years old. Trophies for the top three, and medals for everybody.

$25 Registration fee on-site 10:00-10:45am. Please call 212-365-4745 for more information.