Benefits of Membership
A principal benefit of membership is the availability of a wonderful environment in which to play, watch or study chess with others interested in the world’s greatest game. Added benefits include:
- Always a place to play or watch
- Opponents to challenge
- Discounts on tournament entry fees
- Chess lectures and classes
- Free access to club library
- 15% Discount on books and merchandise
- Opportunity to mentor and bring your chess knowledge to others
- Opportunity to observe or participate in simultaneous exhibitions
Membership Dues For Adults and Families
- Annual Family Membership: $150 per year
- Annual Adult Membership: $100 per year
- Annual Non-Local Membership (more than 50 miles): $50 per year
- Monthly Adult Membership: $15 per month
- Adult Daily Pass: $5 per day
Visitors are permitted one free visit.
Membership Dues For Full-Time Students (or Students Under 21)
- Annual Student Membership: $50 per year
- Annual Non-Local Student Membership (more than 50 miles): $20 per year
- Monthly Student Membership: $10 per month
- Student Daily Pass: $3 per day
Visitors are permitted one free visit.
Joint Membership Levels
The Saint Louis Chess Club is located directly across the street from the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF). Together, the Saint Louis Chess Club and the World Chess Hall of Fame offer joint members the opportunity to play chess with grandmasters and novices alike at the STLCC, and also experience the cultural and artistic significance of the game at the WCHOF.
Joint Membership Benefits
- All standard STLCC member benefits
- Personalized Membership Card
- E-mail updates/newsletters
- 20% discount in the WCHOF’s gift store, Q Boutique
- Invitations to special events, including Member Nights and Exhibition Opening Receptions
- Discounts on programs and ticketed events
- WCHOF member gift
Joint Membership Levels
Family: $210.00
All standard joint membership benefits for up to two adults and all children under 18 in the household
Tax deductible amount: $60.00
Individual: $120.00
All standard joint membership benefits for a single adult
Tax deductible amount: $20.00
Value: $80.00
All standard joint membership benefits for a single student or non-local*
Tax deductible amount: $30.00
