Explore the Art & Culture of Chess
Upcoming Events
WCHOF Music Series: The Commission Concert with Brian Owens
July 23, 2025
Charles Houska Artist Talk and Tour
July 24, 2025
Opening Reception of Chess Variants: Transforming Tradition
August 7, 2025
WCHOF Music Series: Chess Pocket Park Concerts—Lizzie Weber at Benton Park
August 8, 2025
WCHOF Family Programming: Origami Animal Workshop
August 9, 2025
WCHOF August Curator Tour
August 13, 2025
WCHOF Crafts & Cocktails: Make-Your-Own Board Game Workshop
August 14, 2025
Strategy Across the Board 2025
August 16, 2025
WCHOF Music Series: Intercultural Music Initiative
August 21, 2025
WCHOF Music Series: Summer Surprise with Dave Grelle
August 27, 2025
Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan: S-Chess Lecture & New Strategies
September 3, 2025
WCHOF Crafts & Cocktails: Pressed and Framed Flowers Workshop
September 4, 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.
Nona Gaprindashvili
inducted 2013
Robert (Bobby) James Fischer
inducted 1986 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
Mikhail Tal
inducted 2003
Eugene Torre
inducted 2021
Garry Kasparov
inducted 2005
Paul Charles Morphy
inducted 1986 (U.S.) | 2001 (World)
Judit Polgar
inducted 2021
José Raúl Capablanca
inducted 2001
Anatoly Karpov
inducted 2004
Rex Sinquefield
inducted 2020
Arpad Emrick Elo
inducted 1988
Alexander Alekhine
inducted 2004Beyond the Board
World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries to Open Interactive Exhibition Celebrating Chess Variants Through Time and Culture
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 Ultimate Chess Destination
OPEN TODAY: 10am - 9pm