Visit the World’s Largest Chess Piece
Certified by Guinness World Records
Visit the World’s Largest Chess Piece!
Ready for a checkmate-worthy adventure? Come marvel at the World’s Largest Chess Piece, a monumental landmark dominating the St. Louis landscape! Standing an astounding 20 feet tall (over 6 meters) and weighing in at a colossal 10,860 pounds (nearly 5,000 kg), this isn’t just any chess piece – it’s an experience!
Certified by Guinness World Records on April 6, 2018, this iconic king is 53 times larger than the “Championship Staunton” model, custom-designed for the prestigious Sinquefield Cup. Crafted from stunning African sapele mahogany, it’s an engineering marvel and a testament to the grand game of chess.
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A Perfect, Large-Scale Version of the “Championship Staunton” King
This record-breaking chess piece was a joint effort between the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries and the Saint Louis Chess Club.
The World’s Largest Chess Piece measures 20 feet tall (6.096 m) and 9 feet, 2 inches (2.79 m) in diameter at the base and weighs a whopping 10,860 pounds (4,926 kg). The piece is 53 times larger than its model—the “Championship Staunton” king custom-designed by The House of Staunton in 2013 for use in the first Sinquefield Cup—and is made of African sapele mahogany.
The World’s Largest Chess Piece is always camera-ready and loves taking pictures with you and your friends! Bring your selfie stick and pose with this larger-than-life landmark anytime, for free. Share your photos with us by tagging @WorldChessHOF on Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) for a chance to be featured!
