World Chess Hall of Fame

The governing body of chess in the U.S. will bring its headquarters to St. Louis this year.

The World Chess Hall of Fame's most recent exhibition, “Masterminds: Chess Prodigies," explores the stories of chess prodigies from past to present.

St. Louis was the site of the first World Chess Championship. The event demonstrates the significant role St. Louis played 132 years ago in the world of chess and still plays today.

The World Chess Hall of Fame is approaching its 10th anniversary next year. For its fifth anniversary, it re-created a famous wartime exhibit that played with the concept of chess.

As I walk into the “Dare to Know: Chess in the Age of Reason” exhibition, I instantly feel surrounded by history. Even though I’m not a well-seasoned chess master, there are several unique chess sets and collectibles that catch my eye. As an artist, I am immediately drawn to the skillful craft and the aesthetics of the hand-carved chess sets. However, some of my favorite pieces in “Dare to Know” celebrate the wonder, mystery, and illusion of the Enlightenment.

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