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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.

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Dark Drueke Imperial Player’s Choice chess pieces arranged from king to pawn

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.

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Richard Carpentier, Route 66 Chess Set, 2025, Collection of the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Photo by Austin Fuller

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.

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3D-printed book-themed chess set featuring pieces designed as literary staples like fountain pens, quills, and stacks of books.

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.

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Don Quixote chess set featuring black-and-brown textured plastic pieces that mimic the appearance of carved wood.

Chess in Literature: Don Quixote

Published on: March 2, 2026

Explore the March 2026 Featured Chess Set—a Don Quixote-inspired set gifted by Jordan Aibel from the Harvey and Teddi Robbins collection, celebrating the first modern novel.

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