/tags/world-chess-hall-of-fame World Chess Hall of Fame en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:17:26 GMT /culture-history/2022-01-10/another-checkmate-for-st-louis-as-u-s-chess-moves-its-hq-here The governing body of chess in the U.S. will bring its headquarters to St. Louis this year. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:17:26 GMT /culture-history/2022-01-10/another-checkmate-for-st-louis-as-u-s-chess-moves-its-hq-here Wayne Pratt /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-02-08/world-chess-hall-of-fames-new-exhibit-highlights-chess-prodigies The World Chess Hall of Fame's most recent exhibition, “Masterminds: Chess Prodigies," explores the stories of chess prodigies from past to present. Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:30:46 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-02-08/world-chess-hall-of-fames-new-exhibit-highlights-chess-prodigies Emily Woodbury /2020-10-22/on-chess-18th-and-olive-historical-site-of-the-first-world-chess-championship St. Louis was the site of the first World Chess Championship. The event demonstrates the significant role St. Louis played 132 years ago in the world of chess and still plays today. Thu, 22 Oct 2020 20:16:11 GMT /2020-10-22/on-chess-18th-and-olive-historical-site-of-the-first-world-chess-championship Brittany Jasin | World Chess Hall of Fame /2020-08-27/on-chess-art-chess-and-the-concept-of-war The World Chess Hall of Fame is approaching its 10th anniversary next year. For its fifth anniversary, it re-created a famous wartime exhibit that played with the concept of chess. Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:49:40 GMT /2020-08-27/on-chess-art-chess-and-the-concept-of-war Chloë Olliff | World Chess Hall of Fame /2020-07-27/on-chess-the-enlightenments-wonder-mystery-and-illusion As I walk into the “Dare to Know: Chess in the Age of Reason” exhibition, I instantly feel surrounded by history. Even though I’m not a well-seasoned chess master, there are several unique chess sets and collectibles that catch my eye. As an artist, I am immediately drawn to the skillful craft and the aesthetics of the hand-carved chess sets. However, some of my favorite pieces in “Dare to Know” celebrate the wonder, mystery, and illusion of the Enlightenment. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 20:33:52 GMT /2020-07-27/on-chess-the-enlightenments-wonder-mystery-and-illusion Alexa Clavijo | World Chess Hall of Fame /arts-culture/2020-07-16/on-chess-the-multifaceted-benefits-of-chess Chess is often regarded as the game that is most commonly associated with intelligence and strategy. Science has in fact proven that chess players have… Thu, 16 Jul 2020 10:09:40 GMT /arts-culture/2020-07-16/on-chess-the-multifaceted-benefits-of-chess St. Louis Chess Club /arts/2019-10-17/on-chess-not-particularly-beautiful "Not Particularly Beautiful" is a chessboard I created with Daniel Meirom, in homage to women players who endure backlashes as they find new power,… Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:22:58 GMT /arts/2019-10-17/on-chess-not-particularly-beautiful Jennifer Shahade /arts/2019-03-18/barrier-breaking-grandmaster-youngest-woman-to-be-inducted-in-chess-hall-of-fame A Webster University chess coach will today become the youngest woman to be inducted into the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame.Susan Polgár was the first woman to… Mon, 18 Mar 2019 10:11:49 GMT /arts/2019-03-18/barrier-breaking-grandmaster-youngest-woman-to-be-inducted-in-chess-hall-of-fame Sarah Fentem /arts/2018-10-04/on-chess-legendary-photojournalist-harry-bensons-connection-to-st-louis Harry Benson, world-renowned photographer and International Photography Hall of Fame inductee,was the only person to have private access to Bobby Fischer… Thu, 04 Oct 2018 10:08:27 GMT /arts/2018-10-04/on-chess-legendary-photojournalist-harry-bensons-connection-to-st-louis Shannon Bailey /arts/2018-04-05/on-chess-the-169-year-old-modern-chess-set Chess has been called a universal language.Granted, the pieces have different names in different countries, so a piece named a knight in the U.S. is… Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:28:46 GMT /arts/2018-04-05/on-chess-the-169-year-old-modern-chess-set Jon Crumiller