Bobby Fischer, America’s most successful chess player, contested a fair number of chess blitz games in Washington Square Park, Manhattan. Usually, the games are timed at five minutes per player, per game; although five minutes can be reduced to two, or even one minute, upon mutual agreement by the players.
When a competitive chess player visits New York, it is likely there is an inclination to play the game in the park. There is vigorous chess activity that is ongoing, almost on a 24-hour basis, in Washington Square Park in the summer months. Added to that, the park is famous. It is a haven for
