Six years ago, Ambakisye Osayaba made his big move — he quit his part-time city job cleaning Central Park and began playing chess full-time. Reminds me of my Washington Square Park chess story: It was about 2003 or 2004. Washington Square Park: Stationary chess tables on the southwest corner encourage playing. A cemetery. Washington Square Park has served various roles for its community throughout the years, adapting to meet its needs. Washington Square Park was one of my favorites. Ask Question Asked 3 years, 9 months ago. A gathering spot for avant-garde artists. They are hustlers who play for whatever they can get, usually 5 min. These tables were featured in the 1994 film, Searching for Bobby Fischer. I'm WFM Maria De Rosa, three-time Italian Women's Chess Champion!. Here anyone can stop and play a chess hustler and lose or maybe win a few bucks. Active 3 years, 9 months ago. blitz games. Do people still play chess at Washington Square Park? Some will play for a flat fee of a few dollars a game and once in a while you will find someoone who will play for free. This October New York City Chess Inc. will host what will be the launch of a new generation of chess competition in the greatest City in the world. Viewed 798 times 2. Bobby Fischer used to play chess there as well as many other masters. I'm happy to have played in this Park where the World Champion Bobby Fischer once played! I'm a Twitch Streamer for Chess.com and this is my first video where I landed on YouTube!. My wife was helping a friend with a booth at a craft fair near WSP, so I wandered to the park looking for a game. There are often plenty of onlookers creating an exciting environment. Originally posted by Kareemelbadry Anyone who has seen the film "Searching for Bobby Fischer" knows of the legendary chess hustlers who play for money on the stone tables in NYC's Washington Square park. A battleground for chess enthusiasts. Aubri O'Connor: Grab a chop't salad and hang out near the chess benches for great "crazy guy" eavesdropping. I used to play in Washington Square Park quite a bit also. New York’s iconic park chess players are still making moves despite coronavirus health concerns, players told The Post Saturday. A marsh. The Capital of Chess in the USA, New York City and Washington Square Park remain the World Famous "Mecca", of the game. Walked in and sat down at Sweet Pea's board, which I didn't realize at the time. A playground for canines and children. Back in the past I know that it used to a pretty popular chess location. Only Chess forum - Chess in Washington Square Park. I played many a game in the park and chess clubs of New York City. 145 tips and reviews. I think Magnus went their once (a few years ago). Of course not everyone plays for money there. A parade ground. Media in category "Chess in Washington Square Park" The following 25 files are in this category, out of 25 total. Business Insider I've been an avid chess player for a long time, and in the summer, one of my favorite things to do is play chess in the park for money. Hi guys! His hustle: First one to win four straight games wins $20. Fischer played there when he was young.