Join us in honoring 2026 U.S. Chess Hall of Fame Inductees Montgomery Major and IM Jeremy Silman, along with 2026 World Chess Hall of Fame Inductee GM Boris Gelfand, during the opening ceremony of the 2026 U.S. Chess Championship and the 2026 U.S. Women’s Chess Championship.

The remaining World Chess Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at a ceremony on October 24th.

Thursday, October 8

5:00 PM Cocktails
6:00 PM Program

Missouri Athletic Club (Downtown)
405 Washington Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63102

Refreshments provided
Complimentary validated parking (in garage)