the years, every world champion has played at the Marshall Chess Club. José Raúl Capablanca gave his last exhibition there, and Alexander Alekhine even visited and wowed members by playing speed chess. The U.S. Chess Championship has played multiple events at Marshall, cementing its reputation as one of the foremost clubs in the world.

Marshall Chess Club Tournaments and Events

The Marshall Chess Club calendar is one of the most diverse and robust in the country; you’ll find that they have events going on almost every single day. Among the events are:

Casual Play

While Marshall Chess Club tournaments aren’t to be missed, the way for players to hone their skills is to participate in casual play. Those who are interested can check the club calendar to see when the next casualplay event will take place, as well as which members are planning to participate.

Tournaments

The Marshall Chess Club in NYC prides itself on featuring the most tournaments of any chess club in the U.S. On its website, the US Chess Federation has an archive of thousands of events played at the Marshall Chess Club, starting way back in 1991. The club hosts weekly, single-day tournaments, weekend tournaments, and special tournaments.

The Annual Marshall Chess Club Championship

Chess Education

Any worthwhile chess club not only promotes the game among those who are already passionate about it; clubs should also work to bring new players into the fold. They do this through classes, workshops, and other events designed to make new players more comfortable with the game and help them hone their skills. Here