Visit the World’s Largest Chess Piece
Certified by Guinness World Records
Visit the World’s Largest Chess Piece (WLCP)!
Certified by Guinness World Records on April 6, 2018, the iconic chess piece not only serves as a beacon for the St Louis Chess Campus, but also a regional and national landmark that exemplifies St Louis’ impact on the sport and art of American chess. The WLCP is on public display in front of the World Chess Hall of Fame, across the street from the Saint Louis Chess Club, in the heart of the Central West End neighborhood in St Louis, MO, United States of America.
It's a Big Deal
A Perfect, Large-Scale Version of a “Championship Staunton” King
This record-breaking chess piece was a joint effort between the World Chess Hall of Fame and the Saint Louis Chess Club.
The World’s Largest Chess Piece (WLCP) 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!
