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World Chess Hall of Fame to Open New Exhibition:“Clash for the Crown: Celebrating Chess Champions”

World Chess Hall of Fame to Open New Exhibition:“Clash for the Crown: Celebrating Chess Champions”

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Published on: April 3, 2024

SAINT LOUIS, MO (April 3, 2024) – The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF), the leading chess cultural center in the country, today announced: “Clash for the Crown: Celebrating Chess Champions,” an all-new exhibition opening on April 11, 2024, which is being held in conjunction with the 100th anniversary celebration of the International Chess Federation (FIDE).

World Chess Hall of Fame to Open New Exhibition:“Clash for the Crown: Celebrating Chess Champions”

“Clash for the Crown: Celebrating Chess Champions” explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and Women’s World Chess Championship through a display of artifacts from the collection of the WCHOF, FIDE and loans from world chess champions including World’s No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and private lenders.

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