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World's largest Chess piece unveiled in Central West End
STLtoday.com
The new, 20 foot tall king chess piece stands outside the World Chess Hall of Fame, Thursday , April 12, 2018, in St. Louis. The piece breaks the record for world's largest chess piece. Photos by Nikos Frazier, nfrazier@post-dispatch.com. World's ...

Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 22:30


Riverfront Times

Checkmate: St. Louis reclaims title as home of world's largest chess piece
STLtoday.com
St. Louis is once again home to the world's largest chess piece. On Thursday, the World Chess Hall of Fame in the Central West End unveiled a 20-foot king. The king replaces a smaller piece that had stood in front of the chess center. The piece that ...
Painted Pieces: Art Chess from Purling LondonRiverfront Times

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Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 22:30


STLtoday.com

Best Bets: Art Up Late, 'Cinderella,' Kevin Hart, 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' Todrick Hall, 3LAU
STLtoday.com
When Through Feb. 24 • Where World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Avenue • How much Free • More info 314-367-9243; worldchesshof.org. Three new exhibits from around the world will highlight the history, art and culture behind chess. “Painted Pieces ...

Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 13:31


Riverfront Times (blog)

The Best Thing to Do in St. Louis This Week, April 12 to 17
Riverfront Times (blog)
The new exhibition at the World Chess Hall of Fame sees regulation Staunton sets done up with a fresh coat of paint, which doesn't sound all that impressive. But when it's artists such as Caio Locke, Sophie Matisse and Thierry Noir wielding the brushes ...

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Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 06:45


Riverfront Times

Painted Pieces: Art Chess from Purling London
Riverfront Times
The new exhibition at the World Chess Hall of Fame sees regulation Staunton sets done up with a fresh coat of paint, which doesn't sound all that impressive. But when it's artists such as Caio Locke, Sophie Matisse and Thierry Noir wielding the brushes ...

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Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 04:09

Best Bets: Art Up Late, 'Cinderella,' Kevin Hart, 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' Todrick Hall, 3LAU  STLtoday.com

Our staff picks the best things to do this week — with a look ahead.

Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 02:00

‘Chess After Dark’ is an after-hours party during the US Championships  KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO — "Chess After Dark" will be an after-hours party during the 2018 U.S. and U.S. Women's Chess Championships in the Central West End ...

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 - 02:00


South County Times

World Chess Hall of Fame Spring Exhibitions Opening Reception
South County Times
An opening reception for spring exhibitions at the World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Ave. in the Central West End, will be held Thursday, April 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Exhibitions include: "Painted Pieces: Art Chess from Purling London," "The ...

Monday, April 9, 2018 - 06:48


On Chess: The 169-year-old modern chess set
St. Louis Public Radio
An upcoming exhibition at The World Chess Hall of Fame, entitled The Staunton Standard: Evolution of the Modern Chess Set, celebrates Staunton's ambitions and success. Highlights of the show include dozens of antique and vintage Staunton sets, starting ...

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Thursday, April 5, 2018 - 11:30

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