https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2020/09/18/chess-forum-the-dig/amp/ It is his mission to contribute to his city in its time of need. “This is the city that gave us this opportunity, that gave us home.” To keep the doors open, he now depends on the purchase of chess sets and donations through the Chess Forum website. To Khachan, his chess community is family. Thinking of them reminds him to stay strong. “I’ll not let you down,” he said. Chess Forum219 Thompson StreetNew York, NY 10012(212) 475-2369https://www.chessforum.com/ What’s something few people know about but everybody should? Whatever it is, Elle McLogan is tracking it down on The Dig. Join...

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For twenty one years, Chess Forum has been located in the heart of the “Chess District” of New York City and the world, in our very own South Village. Owner Imad Khachchan was an NYU PhD student in comparative religion in the 1990’s when he was swept up into the world of chess. Enamored of the bohemian and cultural richness of the neighborhood, he felt that unique character was not complete without its chess scene. As Imad said, Bob Dylan was on MacDougal Street, Bobby Fisher was in Washington Square Park, and Chess Forum is still on Thompson Street. And they are our October Business of the Month.

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