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Marshall Chess Club

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Marshall Chess Club 25 West 10th St
Marshall Chess Club 25 West 10th St

The Marshall Chess Club, in Greenwich Village, New York City, is one of the oldest chess clubs in the United States. The club was formed in 1915 by a group of players led by Frank Marshall. It is a nonprofit organization and a gold affiliate of the United States Chess Federation.

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Marshall Chess Club
West 10th Street, New York Manhattan

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