Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensChess at the Boardwalk
Battery Park City
The world's largest chessboard towers over 767 3rd Avenue, a quirky roadside-style attraction tucked just blocks from Grand Central. Play a game at the tables below this giant sculpture, or simply pause to appreciate the absurdity of it all.
Public art sculpture
Roadside attraction
Quick city stop
Chess tables available
Tips
♟️"worth a quick visit" (NYC Ultimate Travel Guide)
🚶just a few blocks east of Grand Central
🎲bring your own chess set to play
Chess at the Boardwalk
Battery Park City
Parks & GardensParks & GardensThe world's largest chessboard towers over 767 3rd Avenue, a quirky roadside-style attraction tucked just blocks from Grand Central. Play a game at the tables below this giant sculpture, or simply pause to appreciate the absurdity of it all.
Public art sculpture
Roadside attraction
Quick city stop
Chess tables available
Tips
♟️"worth a quick visit" (NYC Ultimate Travel Guide)
🚶just a few blocks east of Grand Central
🎲bring your own chess set to play