News & Insights

Celebrating Excellence: Chess Greats to Join the 2026 U.S. and World Chess Halls of Fame in Saint Louis

Published on: July 30, 2026

The Monticello Chess Set

Published on: July 7, 2026

The WCHOF’s Featured Set program features beautiful, offbeat, or unique chess sets from the museum’s collection. It also offers visitors from the Saint Louis area the opportunity to display special sets from their own collections for a month, highlighting collectors and the stories of how chess has played a role in their lives.

The Drueke Imperial Player’s Choice Chess Set

Published on: June 2, 2026

Explore the Drueke Imperial Player’s Choice chess set, a June 2026 WCHOF Featured Chess Set with American-made roots and Bobby Fischer ties.

Route 66: History as a Chess Set

Published on: May 8, 2026

Explore the May 2026 Featured Chess Set at the WCHOF—a Route 66-themed set by Richard Carpentier featuring classic 1950s and 60s automobiles.

Two Timeless Pursuits: Chess and Reading

Published on: April 1, 2026

Explore the April 2026 Featured Chess Set at the WCHOF—a 3D-printed book-themed set by KBH Create that blends the love of literature with the art of chess.