Training Ground

Historical marker location:

Silvernails, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Silvernails Road (County Route 7) and Gallatinville Road, on the right when traveling north on Silvernails Road.)

Marker installed: 1932

The first American chess tournament was held in New York City in 1843, and it was won by a 21-year-old named Paul Morphy.