2024 World Chess Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Celebrate the accomplishments of the 2024 World Chess Hall of Fame Inductees at a special ceremony featuring appearances by Woman Grandmaster (WGM) Nana Alexandria and WGM Irina Levitina. International Master Georgi Orlov and Nick Orlov will honor inductee WGM Elena Donaldson-Akhmilovskaya. In addition to Alexandria, Donaldson-Akhmilovskaya, and Levitina, we are honoring: Representatives of the International Chess […]

Chemical Warfare: Aronian vs. Domínguez

Meet and mingle with Grandmasters Levon Aronian and Leinier Domínguez before they battle it out with Chemical Warfare, an artistic chess set featured in our exhibition Painted Pieces: Art Chess from Purling London. The enclosed, illuminated chess set by artist Tony Raymonzrek requires players to wear gas masks and gloves while making moves, plus the added option of […]

Sound Moves: Artist Talk with Marina Toybina

Attend a complimentary artist talk with Emmy Award-winning Costume Designer and Entrepreneur Marina Toybina at Steinberg Auditorium at Washington University! Marina will discuss her professional journey, how chess inspires her creative process, and fully explore her chess piece costume designs featured in Katy Perry’s iconic Super Bowl XLIX halftime performance, currently featured in WCHOF’s exhibition, Sound […]

Q Window Walk Sale

Shop small and save big with 20% off all regular-priced merchandise in-store at Q Boutique during every open Saturday and Sunday in December to celebrate the Central West End Window Walk. Visit Q Boutique for a curated selection of stocking stuffers, unique jewelry, clever kids’ games, custom accessories, quirky greeting cards, books for all ages, […]

Q Window Walk Sale

Shop small and save big with 20% off all regular-priced merchandise in-store at Q Boutique during every open Saturday and Sunday in December to celebrate the Central West End Window Walk. Visit Q Boutique for a curated selection of stocking stuffers, unique jewelry, clever kids’ games, custom accessories, quirky greeting cards, books for all ages, […]

Opening Reception of Clash for the Crown: Celebrating Chess Champions

Join us for the opening reception of Clash for the Crown: Celebrating Chess Champions, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with complimentary admission, valet, and refreshments. 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 […]

Opening Reception of Donna Dodson: Match of the Matriarchs and Other Amazonomachies

Join us for the opening reception of Donna Dodson: Match of the Matriarchs and Other Amazonomachies, on Thursday, February 15, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with complimentary admission, valet, and refreshments.  Donna Dodson: Match of the Matriarchs and other Amazonomachies is the first solo exhibition by a female artist hosted by the World Chess Hall of […]