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).

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“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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