The Village Chess Shop has been at the same location since 1972. We are in the heart of Greenwich Village, just one block below Washington Square Park. We were the first to create a place where chess players could come and play as well as find a set to bring home. "The Chess Shop", as we are commonly referred to, takes great pride in displaying hundreds of chess sets from all over the world. Many a tourist has come in smiling, saying how wonderful that such a "museum of chess" exists.

Our shop is open from eleven a.m. until midnight, E.S.T., seven days a week, 365 days a year. We do try and close a little early on major holidays (to please the families of some of our more dedicated players.)

We can be reached by phone at 212-475-9580, by fax at 212-995-9192, and by email at: info@chess-shop.com

Or write us at:

Village Chess Shop
230 Thompson Street
New York City, NY 10012

When in NYC, please come by to say hello, have some coffee, check out our chess sets, and of course, play a few games.