Pawn takes rook, check mate! As everyone had hoped those rascally Inwood chess players were vindicated in court today when a judge threw out the NYPD's case, saying that summonses were wrong. Which—since the tickets were for being in a park after hours and were written at 2 p.m.—they were. Of course, this doesn't mean that cops looking to fill quotas won't be coming after more chess players. Norman Siegel, who represented the players, advises adults to stay away from chess tables near playgrounds, since quota-filling cops can always cite a different Parks provision in future cases.
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Chess Players Beat City
Rogue Chess Players Will Likely Have All Charges Dropped
Great news summons aficionados: those outlaw chess players who were ticketed this fall will likely have all their charges dismissed! Seven chess players were given tickets for playing on chess boards in a children's play area in Inwood, which caused much controversy amongst parents in the area whose children had learned to play from the men. Yesterday morning, three of the men were given "adjournments in contemplation of dismissals," meaning the charges will be dropped if they stay out of trouble for six months.
Residents Rally To Support Ticketed Chess Players
This past week, it was reported that police had ticketed seven chess players in Inwood for playing on chess boards in a children's play area. The tickets caused much controversy amongst parents in the area whose children had learned to play from the men. Yesterday, a group of 20 children, parents and residents held a small rally for them at the park where the ticketing took place. And best of all, the Parks Department has installed new chess tables outside the restricted park area for the players!
NYPD Defends Chess Player Ticketing, Locals Counter
Earlier this week, it was reported that the NYPD gave summons to seven neighborhood chess players in Inwood. They were ticketed for playing on chess boards in a children's play area off limits to adults without minors in Inwood Hill Park. This caused some controversy among locals, who couldn't fathom why the men who mentored their children in chess were being hounded, but the Knights gave no ground today, defending the ticketing of the Pawns.
NYPD Cracking Down On Rogue Chess Players
We've long maintained that chess is one of the least aggressive gentleman's sports, just a wee bit behind Horseshoes on the blood-and-sweat chart. Who could find fault in benign chess players? But no minor infraction is too small for the NYPD: according to DNAinfo, seven chess players are due in court this month after they were arrested in Inwood for the grave offense of playing chess...on chess boards...in a park...illegally! Hey, it's not like the NYPD have anything better to do.
Video: Thirteen Talks Chess In NYC
Season two of Thirteen's New York on the Clock has arrived, and we got a sneak peek of their premiere. It might not be as exciting as finding out what's become of Don Draper by 1964, but it is a nice look at real New Yorkers doing some interesting things. Their latest one focuses on Russ Makofsky, a life-long chess player who teaches children and adults at The Royal Game for Chess NYC in Greenwich Village.
Wu-Tang Clan's RZA, Hip-Hop Chess Champion
Rap artist RZA, who is a member of the Wu-Tang Clan, has an interesting sideline occupation: recreational chess champion. RZA (pronounced RIZ-a) sat down with New York Times chess man Dylan McClain to talk about his love of the game. At the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, the duo played a game and discussed how RZA became involved with chess and what it means to him.
Chess Genius Bobby Fischer Dies at 64
Brilliant, reclusive and eccentric, Chicago-born and Brooklyn-bred Bobby Fischer died at age 64 in Iceland. His spokesman said the cause was kidney failure, after a long illness.
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