Very cool and nostalgic. I visited NYC this summer and had a great time. I played the hustlers at both Union Square and Washington Square, visited the Forum, and played otb at Marshall Chess Club. By far, my favorite was Marshall Chess Club. There were several recognizable faces due to online chess - very strong players in general. Playing at the parks was also a lot of fun and all the hustlers were very polite. The Forum was dirty and poorly maintained - very disappointing. But overall, it was great to see how chess is alive and well in 2024.
thank you! Was Carl there when you played the hustlers in Union Square? I haven't been to the forum in a minute but I hear it's thriving. Really great to see how chess is alive and well in 2024 indeed. Thanks for your comment.
@@simontchoukriel . I forget the names. There was a friendly tall black gentleman sitting next to Russian Paul who I played a couple of games. Everyone was very polite with various skill levels. I won some and lost some. lol
Thanks so much for your comment! Where did you use to play? Union Sq? Washington Sq Park? Also... who's your favorite character/the most interesting in your opinion? Simon
Thank you for this. I really enjoyed it. Hoping to one day come and play chess in NY. When that time comes will see if I can make contact with you. FM Cupid here.
@@simontchoukriel sure thing. I think that chess leaks these kind of cinematic edits to really make it go big and grab wider audience that will watch it
Beautiful documentary. I’m glad chess is becoming more popular now and those businesses and hustlers are starting to see a revival
thank you so much!
Very cool and nostalgic. I visited NYC this summer and had a great time. I played the hustlers at both Union Square and Washington Square, visited the Forum, and played otb at Marshall Chess Club. By far, my favorite was Marshall Chess Club. There were several recognizable faces due to online chess - very strong players in general. Playing at the parks was also a lot of fun and all the hustlers were very polite. The Forum was dirty and poorly maintained - very disappointing. But overall, it was great to see how chess is alive and well in 2024.
thank you! Was Carl there when you played the hustlers in Union Square? I haven't been to the forum in a minute but I hear it's thriving. Really great to see how chess is alive and well in 2024 indeed. Thanks for your comment.
@@simontchoukriel . I forget the names. There was a friendly tall black gentleman sitting next to Russian Paul who I played a couple of games. Everyone was very polite with various skill levels. I won some and lost some. lol
Need more chess docs like this. Great work
thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
Very well done documentary. Really enjoyed the stories you captured.
thank you so much!
Wow I've never expected someone who will make a documentary from 10 subs! Keep it up hoping for more docs in the future!
thank you!
Awesome film. Made me remember the days when I lived and played chess in the city. Thank you posting this.
Thanks so much for your comment! Where did you use to play? Union Sq? Washington Sq Park? Also... who's your favorite character/the most interesting in your opinion?
Simon
no way you got only 30 subs. Great documentary.
ha thank you! I should post more :)
@@simontchoukriel yeah, keep up the good work man, really looking forward to more from you
@@nhatan2511 thank you so much! working on a series of cinematic short films in the city... will post the first one soon.
This deserves more views! Great documentary 👍
Glad you enjoyed it! thank you so much
Great chess documentary! Any more coming up?
thank you !
Thank you for this. I really enjoyed it. Hoping to one day come and play chess in NY. When that time comes will see if I can make contact with you. FM Cupid here.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. Definitely reach out when you're in NYC. We'll go film in Union Square or Washington Square Park.
Excellent documentary!
thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it.
Really enjoyed this!
thank you so much :)
I will check mate both of yall together 😂
Ha love Carl!
Felt like a movie. Great skill for transfering the feeling and empathy. I hope u make it one day !
thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. Working on a new piece... more cinematic. Keep you posted!
@@simontchoukriel sure thing. I think that chess leaks these kind of cinematic edits to really make it go big and grab wider audience that will watch it
Great vid, but $25 for a game of Chess is ridiculous
@@LeedsAway Covid prices! Ha
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thank you !
Denzel Washington!