Explore the Art & Culture of Chess
Upcoming Events
Father’s Day Sale
June 7, 2025 - June 15, 2025
WCHOF June Curator Tour
June 10, 2025
WCHOF Programming: Paper Pinwheel Making Crafts
June 12, 2025
WCHOF Music Series: Chess Pocket Park Concerts—Katarra Parson at Piazza Imo
June 13, 2025
WCHOF Music Series: Summer Serenade Denise Thimes
June 25, 2025
WCHOF Music Series: Missouri Chamber Music Festival
June 26, 2025
WCHOF Animal Puppets with Artist Justin King (SOLD OUT)
June 26, 2025
Play & Create: What Kind of Chess Piece Are You?
July 2, 2025
WCHOF Crafts & Cocktails: Back to School Drawing Class in the Galleries
July 10, 2025
WCHOF Music Series: Chess Pocket Park Concerts—Mo Egeston All-Stars at Love Bank Park
July 11, 2025
WCHOF Music Series: Ravel Piano Trio
July 17, 2025
WCHOF Music Series: The Commission Concert with Brian Owens
July 23, 2025
The World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries is where strategy, history, and culture come together to celebrate the timeless game of chess. Whether you’re a grandmaster or a casual player, our interactive displays, educational programs, and immersive experiences bring chess to life like never before. Step into the world of champions, learn about the evolution of the game, and be inspired by the minds that have shaped its legacy.
Explore the Halls of Fame
Step into the world of chess greatness and discover the players who shaped the game. The Chess Hall of Fame honors the most influential minds, from legendary world champions to brilliant strategists who left their mark on the game.
Robert (Bobby) James Fischer
inducted 1986 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
Mikhail Tal
inducted 2003
Paul Charles Morphy
inducted 1986 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
Eugene Torre
inducted 2021
Garry Kasparov
inducted 2005
Nona Gaprindashvili
inducted 2013
José Raúl Capablanca
inducted 2001
Judit Polgar
inducted 2021
Anatoly Karpov
inducted 2004
Rex Sinquefield
inducted 2020
Arpad Emrick Elo
inducted 1988
Alexander Alekhine
inducted 2004Beyond the Board
Saint Louis Chess Club, World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries and Grand Chess Tour Launch $150,000 Matching Donation Campaign for Saint Louis Tornado Relief
World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries Presents “Charles Houska: Master of Play”
Learn to Read and Write Chess
Janet Evra performs at World Chess Hall of Fame for ‘Love and Its Many Languages’!
World Chess Hall of Fame to unveil new exhibition: “Paws and Pawns: Exploring Animal Chess Sets”
World Chess Hall of Fame to Unveil Exhibition “Paws and Pawns: Exploring Animal Chess Sets” in January 2025
New exhibit opening at Chess Hall of Fame (Clip: KMOV St. Louis)
“Paws and Pawns” at the World Chess Hall of Fame explores kings and queens of the animal kingdom
World Chess Hall of Fame to Open New Exhibition:“Clash for the Crown: Celebrating Chess Champions”
Donna Dodson at the World Chess Hall of Fame
Three Chess Masters on the Sets and Strategy Manuals They Swear By
The Story of Chess: Episode 2 [PBS Special]
The Ultimate Chess Destination
OPEN TODAY: NOON - 5pm