Become a Member
Members of the World Chess Hall of Fame enjoy exclusive invitations to events and discounted access to world-class exhibitions, performances, programming, and music concerts.
Membership Benefits
What You Get
- Personalized Membership Card
- E-mail updates/newsletters
- 20% discount in the WCHOF’s gift store, Q Boutique
- Invitations to special events, including Member Nights and Exhibition Opening Receptions
- Discounts on programs and ticketed events
- WCHOF member gift
$150
- Includes all member benefits for up to 2 adults and all children under 18 in the household, plus:
- Reciprocal Membership Benefits at More Than 600 Museums
- *50% Discount on Ticket Prices for Chess Tournament Opening and Closing Ceremonies
$75
- Includes all member benefits for up to 2 adults and all children under 18 in the household
$40
- Includes all member benefits for one adult
$30
- Includes all member benefits for students, seniors, military, and non-locals**
*Reciprocal museum benefits are offered through the North American Reciprocal Museum Program.
**Must live over 100 miles outside of St Louis, Missouri, to qualify for the non-local discount membership.
Memberships to the World Chess Hall of Fame are 100% tax deductible.
Joint Memberships
The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) is located directly across the street from the Saint Louis Chess Club. Together, the WCHOF and the Club offer joint members the opportunity to play chess with grandmasters and novices alike at the Saint Louis Chess Club, and also experience the cultural and artistic significance of the game at the WCHOF.
What You Get
Joint Membership Benefits
- All standard Hall of Fame member benefits
- Free unlimited admission for one year
- Always a place to play or watch
- Opponents to challenge
- Discounts on tournament entry fees
- Chess lectures and classes
- Free access to club library
- 15% discount on books and merchandise
- Opportunity to mentor and bring your chess knowledge to others
- Opportunity to observe or participate in simultaneous exhibitions
$210
- All standard joint membership benefits for up to two adults and all children under 18 in the household
Tax deductible amount: $60.00
$120
- All standard joint membership benefits for a single adult
Tax deductible amount: $20.00
$80
- All standard joint membership benefits for a single student or non-local*
Tax deductible amount: $30.00
Looking to Gift a Membership?
Gift memberships are available at any level and can be purchased by clicking on the level that you wish to purchase. Please select if you wish to have the gift membership packet sent to yourself or the gift recipient during the checkout process. Please contact [email protected] or (314) 367-9243 for more information.
Matching Gifts
Many employers will match charitable contributions made by employees, often doubling the impact of your gift. Simply request a matching gift form from your employer, complete the donor section, and send it, along with your contribution, to the following address:
World Chess Hall of Fame
ATTN: Membership
4652 Maryland Avenue
St Louis, MO 63108
To find out whether your employer offers a matching gift program, please contact your human resources department.
