Based in the heart of Greenwich Village in the 40 year old, 24 hour Village Chess Shop and Club...Our philosophy is to emphasize sport and fun and provide as much chess instruction as a child can bare. In doing so and providing supervised, spirited play, each student associates Chess with FUN!
Chess NYC has announced a strategic alliance with 13 year old USCF Master Justus Williams. "By partnering with the Ballard-Williams Family, Chess NYC can support Justus with the best Coaching and support available en route to even greater achievement than his already miraculous accomplishments". Said Director Russ Makofsky.
There is only one #1 Chess Playing Community In New York City and that's Chess NYC. There's only one #1 Rated Chess Player in the World... and that man is GM Magnus Carlsen! And he's coming to New York for the week of August 20th 2012..
"I am so happy to hear good news from those two! I guess all your patience, hard work and determination paid off. Thanks for teaching chess to our kids. I am very grateful."