World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries

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World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries This historic building features the U.S. The World Chess Hall of Fame’s current focus is building awareness for the cultural and artistic significance of chess.
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On September 9, 2011, Saint Louis continued to celebrate the game of chess with the opening of the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) directly across the street from the Chess Club and Scholastic Center. and World Chess Hall of Fame, displays of artifacts from the World Chess Hall of Fame’s permanent collection, and temporary exhibitions highlighting the great players, historic games, and rich cultural history of chess. The WCHOF's collection now includes pieces such as a 500-year-old piece from an Egyptian game called senet, the earliest known board game; a custom-made set of chess furniture that belonged to the American Grandmaster and World Champion Bobby Fischer; and the first commercial chess computer; and a silver service awarded to Paul Morphy, American chess player and World Champion. It presents exhibitions of artistic and historical significance and offers interpretive programs that lend context and meaning to chess. In addition, the WCHOF commemorates the careers of its Hall of Fame inductees. The World Chess Hall of Fame is now the only chess-focused institution that includes both a hall of fame and a museum, and it is the only solely chess-focused collecting institution in the United States.

Road Trip! 🚗We were in Troy, MO for the 2026 We had a blast customizing chess pieces, learning some chess moves, and e...
10/23/2026

Road Trip! 🚗

We were in Troy, MO for the 2026

We had a blast customizing chess pieces, learning some chess moves, and enjoying the fall weather!

Join us Saturday, October 24, to honor 2026 World Chess Hall of Fame inductees GM Ulf Andersson, GM Boris Gelfand, IM Na...
10/21/2026

Join us Saturday, October 24, to honor 2026 World Chess Hall of Fame inductees GM Ulf Andersson, GM Boris Gelfand, IM Nana Ioseliani, GM Vasyl Ivanchuk, and GM Alexandra Kosteniuk at the Saint Louis Chess Conference closing reception. More info on our website. https://mailchi.mp/worldchesshof.org/26wchofinductions

10/09/2026

Swapping the chessboard for the golf course! ⛳♟️ Highlights from the Saint Louis Chess Club Golf Tournament supporting the Chess Campus. Thank you to all who participated!

We had a roaring good time with the Ferguson Lions! 🦁Between solving chess puzzles, some back-to-basics lessons, and sti...
10/06/2026

We had a roaring good time with the Ferguson Lions! 🦁

Between solving chess puzzles, some back-to-basics lessons, and stiff competition over the board, we're feeling better than ever about our game!

Interested in seeing us in your community? Reach out to us at [email protected]

09/30/2026

Join us for a soulful evening of rhythm and blues as the WCHOF Music Series celebrates the legendary sounds of Memphis’ Royal Studios. Featuring Grammy Award-winning musician and producer Boo Mitchell, the Hi Rhythm Section, and Lina Beach, this concert is an essential cultural event for music lovers and a highlight of the Saint Louis concert calendar.

This exceptional evening features premier musicians from the Hi Rhythm Section alongside modern torchbearers. These artists were selected for the WCHOF Contemporary Music Series by WCHOF Music Director Brian Owens, reflecting the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries' mission to celebrate the intersection of art, culture, and excellence.

https://worldchesshof.org/programming/wchof-music-series

Celebrate Halloween all month long at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries! 🎃Enjoy complimentary spooky crafts, Hall...
09/30/2026

Celebrate Halloween all month long at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries! 🎃

Enjoy complimentary spooky crafts, Halloween themed rubber ducks for Duck Chess, and more in our Play & Create space! 👻🎨

Interested? Visit our website for more information.

We are proud to host the upcoming Chess Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, October 8th at the historic Missour...
09/25/2026

We are proud to host the upcoming Chess Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, October 8th at the historic Missouri Athletic Club Downtown.

Please join us in celebrating the extraordinary contributions and legacies of this year's inductees:

♟ Montgomery Major – U.S. Chess Hall of Fame

♟ IM Jeremy Silman – U.S. Chess Hall of Fame

♟ GM Boris Gelfand – World Chess Hall of Fame

For event details and to reserve your seat, please visit our website to register today!

We had a wonderful time at Park(ing) Day 2026! 🌳♟️ Come see us at other community pop up events around the Saint Louis a...
09/24/2026

We had a wonderful time at Park(ing) Day 2026! 🌳♟️ Come see us at other community pop up events around the Saint Louis area.

Interested in seeing us sooner? Visit our website for all of our upcoming events! Link in bio.

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4652 Maryland Avenue
St. Louis, MO
63108

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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(314) 367-9243

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