The NBA star, who plays for the San Antonio Spurs and goes by the nickname Wemby, took to X in the early hours of Saturday to ask where the best place to play chess in New York City is. By 9:30 a.m., Wemby picked his court: Washington Square Park.

San Antonio Spurs standout player Victor Wembanyama surprised his fans by doing something unexpected at Washington Square Park.

The French superstar invited fans to Washington Square Park for a sparring session of the minds over a chess board

Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though.

Victor Wembanyama took some time for a New York City pastime in the rain on Saturday. The 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year stopped off at Washington Square Park to play chess after the Spurs’ two-game stint in the Big Apple this week.

Victor Wembanyama pulled up to Washington Square Park to play chess despite it being a very rainy Saturday in New York City. The French superstar started playing when he was around seven years old, and his love for it is still there even now that he is an NBA star.

NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama swaps the court for the chess board, inviting fans to take him on for a different type of one-on-one in a New York park.

Most of the players interviewed gave simple answers. Spurs guard Devin Vassell and Knicks guard Jalen Brunson wished for wins. San Antonio forward Harrison Barnes elaborated a bit, wishing for a win and quality time with his family after the game.

San Antonio Spurs superstar center Victor Wembanyama offered fans the chance of a lifetime on Saturday. Wembanyama asked for the best places to play chess