Marshall Chess Club
The Marshall Chess Club (MCC), located in the heart of Greenwich Village, New York City, is one of the oldest and most iconic chess clubs in the United States. Founded in 1915 by legendary U.S. Champion Frank Marshall, the club has remained a nonprofit institution and a proud gold affiliate of the United States Chess Federation.
For decades, MCC maintained a friendly but fierce rivalry with the Manhattan Chess Club. After operating from several temporary locations, the Marshall found its permanent home in 1931 at 23 West Tenth Street, a historic two-story townhouse that the club owns to this day. Marshall led the club until his passing in 1944, after which his wife Caroline took over. In later years, the presidency passed to notable figures such as Frank Brady and, more recently, Sarathi Ray.
The club’s legacy is enriched by a remarkable list of members, including Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, Reuben Fine, Larry Evans, Arthur Dake, Edmar Mednis, Andy Soltis, and even public figures like Howard Stern and filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. Modern artist Marcel Duchamp was also a regular presence in the 1940s.
MCC has hosted numerous major events, including rounds of the U.S. Chess Championship. The famous Game of the Century (Fischer–Byrne, 1956) was played here, and the table used for the 2016 World Chess Championship is now the club’s top board.
Today, MCC runs daily tournaments, lectures, blitz nights, norm events, and member-exclusive activities—continuing its tradition as a vibrant hub for players of all levels.
Address – 23 W 10th St, New York, NY 10011, United States