About The New York City Chess Meetup Group

Obviously, our goal is to play chess! Playing over the board with another real human is a great experience. It is a far richer and more interesting experience than playing against a computer or online?you learn far more and it is that much more fun.

We meet weekly in Manhattan at different locations!

We do not meet at chess clubs! Why? Because the idea of the group is to play casual chess in a comfortable setting, encourage conversation and encourage stronger players to help their opponents. I don't believe there is any value newer players going to chess clubs just to get wiped of the board and learn nothing.

For a cool website devoted to the promotion of chess in NYC