A Drunken Knight (beginner-friendly chess night)

Schedule

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 am

UTC-04:00
Location

Pinky Swear | New York, NY

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Ticket includes ONE DRINK and ALL-NIGHT PLAY at the most beginner-friendly chess night in Manhattan
About this Event

NYC's hottest chess night

featuring:

  • skill-based color-coded wristbands for even matches
  • 40+ open-play tables
  • King of the Court table (with free drinks for the king)
  • 3 spaces: dining hall, dance floor, courtyard
  • online jukebox for queueing songs
  • accompanying web app to track games
  • $18 chess-themed drink specials

Learn more on drunkenknight.com
Instagram: @drunken.knight


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Pinky Swear, 171A Chrystie Street, New York, United States

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USD 23.18

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