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 monthly in both Manhattan and Brooklyn, keep an eye out as the location changes.

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.

If you are new to chess:

Check out these beginner focused chess books:

http://www.chesscorne...

Also, you learn far better and faster if you team up with someone to go over books and games. It also makes it far more interesting.

Equipment:

A store in midtown:
Compleat Strategist
11 E 33rd St, New York, NY
(212) 685-3880

You can buy roll-up boards and good plastic pieces at many shops in the city. The Chess Shop and the Chess Forum are both on Thompson St. in the Village.