You are here

WCHOF In the News

On Chess: An ordinary set, an extraordinary rivalry  St. Louis Public Radio

In August 1986, a game of quick chess was played at the U.S. Open in Somerset, N.J. The board was vinyl, the pieces were plastic, and a Jerger wooden chess.

Thursday, September 22, 2016 - 02:00

On Chess: An ordinary set, an extraordinary rivalry  St. Louis Public Radio

In August 1986, a game of quick chess was played at the U.S. Open in Somerset, N.J. The board was vinyl, the pieces were plastic, and a Jerger wooden chess.

Thursday, September 22, 2016 - 02:00

On Chess: An ordinary set, an extraordinary rivalry  St. Louis Public Radio Thursday, September 22, 2016 - 02:00


West End Word

World Chess Hall Of Fame Celebrates 5th Anniversary
West End Word
The World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Ave., is celebrating its fifth anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.. The organization opened its doors in the Central West End in 2011 and has since welcomed nearly 60,000 visitors from around ...

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 18:38


Webster Kirkwood Times

World Chess Hall Of Fame Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Webster Kirkwood Times
The World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Ave., is celebrating its fifth anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.. The organization opened its doors in the Central West End in 2011 and has since welcomed nearly 60,000 visitors from around ...

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 08:23


South County Times

World Chess Hall Of Fame Celebrates 5th Anniversary
South County Times
The World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Ave., is celebrating its fifth anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.. The organization opened its doors in the Central West End in 2011 and has since welcomed nearly 60,000 visitors from around ...

and more »
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 08:19

Three new exhibitions at the World Chess Hall of Fame  Chessbase News

9/20/2016 – The city of Saint Louis plays a substantial role in the chess boom in the US. The city hosts prestigious tournaments such as the Sinquefield Cup or ...

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 - 02:00

- World Chess Hall of Fame celebrates 5 years in St. Louis  Chess Daily News Monday, September 19, 2016 - 02:00


Huffington Post

US Chess Team Wins Olympic Gold in Baku
Huffington Post
The United States bested 170 teams and won the 42nd World Chess Olympiad in Baku, Azerbaijan. At the closing ceremony last Tuesday, they received the gold medals and the traditional Azerbaijani hats - the papaqs. Sam Shankland raised the ...

and more »
Saturday, September 17, 2016 - 18:46


World Chess Hall of Fame Celebrates Five Years in Saint Louis, Debuts Three New Exhibitions Spanning Nearly Five ...
Broadway World
SAINT LOUIS, Sept. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ This month, the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) in Saint Louis celebrates its five year anniversary. The organization opened its doors in Saint Louis in 2011 and has since welcomed nearly 60,000 visitors from ...

Friday, September 16, 2016 - 11:54

Pages