Listings last checked Sep 21, 2026
There are 1 class listing in Manhattan, with listed prices from $25–$25. 1 is beginner-friendly. 1 is recurring. Last verified Sep 21, 2026.
Best budget: Adult Class - At Club! — $25–$35 Best for beginners: Adult Class - At Club! — $25–$35
From 1 listed starting price on this page (free classes excluded).
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Marshall Chess Club · West Village
Price note: Entry fee $25; non-MCC member additional $10 fee (total $35). Instructor Tamar Chanadiri.
Book this class on Marshall Chess Club's siteNo classes match those filters.
| Class | Price | Duration | Level | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Class - At Club! | $25–$35 (Entry fee $25; non-MCC member additional $10 fee (total $35). Instructor Tamar Chanadiri.) | 1h 30m | Beginner | Adults, unrated or novice tournament players who know the basic rules |
| Provider | Level | Price from | Classes | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Chess Club | Beginner | $25 | 1 | West Village |
Of the chess classes & clubs in Manhattan with a published price, the price is $25 across the board. These are the venues' own listed rates, not estimates, and each listing says what the price covers.
Knowing how the pieces move is the only requirement for club play, and hosts will happily teach the rules to a complete beginner. Venues supply boards.
No listing here is labelled private, so this covers all chess classes & clubs in Manhattan. Of the chess classes & clubs in Manhattan with a published price, the price is $25 across the board. These are the venues' own listed rates, not estimates, and each listing says what the price covers.
Libraries, community centres and chess cafés are the usual venues, and most cities have at least one club night a week, often in the evening. Each listing names the venue and the night.
Yes, and you don't need a class first. Most city clubs host rated events, and a national federation membership (about $50 a year) is all you need to enter — the rating system exists so you're paired with someone your own strength.
The easiest way to start playing chess as an adult costs nothing: most cities run free club nights at libraries, community centers and even bars, and every club on this list welcomes beginners. You don't need to know the rules — hosts teach them happily. Just walk in, say you're learning, and someone will sit down with you. Board and pieces are always provided.
We're adding more city guides as each one proves out. Meanwhile, these neighboring guides are live: