
07/23/2025
At the southwest corner of Washington Square Park, carved‑in concrete chessboards circle beneath swaying trees, bathed in golden afternoon light. This beloved “Chess Plaza” — featuring 15 built‑in stone tables arranged in a ring — is more than just a game space, it's a pulse of New York life: students, tourists, and neighborhood regulars gathering around battles of mind and speed....
At the southwest corner of Washington Square Park, carved‑in concrete chessboards circle beneath swaying trees, bathed in golden afternoon light. This beloved “Chess Plaza” — featuring 15 built‑in …