user7236: Back in the past I know that it used to a pretty popular chess location. Fischer played there when he was young. I think Magnus went their once (a few years ago). I have seen videos with Maurice Ashley and some other famous chess players playing their as well.
I'm wondering if anyone knows if there are still a considerable amount of people that play there in 2016. If I went there could I find a game or would I be waiting for a while?

user9593: Less and less people are playing at Washington Square. Most people are moving to the Union Square (for business and money). 
Check this article: http://thevillager.com/2013/08/08/chess-moves-most-players-are-now-at-union-square/
And also have a look at this great video. A favorite of mine where GM Maurice Ashley beats a trash talking Washington Square player http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/manhattan/washington-square-park-chess-hustler-beaten-grandmaster-article-1.2534837

7236: <p>Back in the past I know that it used to a pretty popular chess location. Fischer played there when he was young. I think Magnus went their once (a few years ago). I have seen videos with Maurice Ashley and some other famous chess players playing their as well.</p>
<p>I'm wondering if anyone knows if there are still a considerable amount of people that play there in 2016. If I went there could I find a game or would I be waiting for a while?</p>
 9593: <p>Less and less people are playing at Washington Square. Most people are moving to the Union Square (for business and money). </p>

<p>Check this article: <a href="http://thevillager.com/2013/08/08/chess-moves-most-players-are-now-at-union-square/">http://thevillager.com/2013/08/08/chess-moves-most-players-are-now-at-union-square/</a></p>

<p>And also have a look at this great video. A favorite of mine where GM Maurice Ashley beats a trash talking Washington Square player <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/manhattan/washington-square-park-chess-hustler-beaten-grandmaster-article-1.2534837">http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/manhattan/washington-square-park-chess-hustler-beaten-grandmaster-article-1.2534837</a></p>
