World Chess Hall of Fame: thursday, 12 April 2018

2018 Spring Exhibitions Opening Reception

April 12, 2018, 5:30-7:30 pm

Join us at the opening reception for Painted Pieces: Art Chess from Purling London, The Staunton Standard: Evolution of the Modern Chess Set and The Sinquefield Effect: The Resurgence of American Chess.

Painted Pieces features traditional Staunton chess sets transformed by celebrated contemporary artists into one-of-a-kind, hand-painted works. Featured artists include American painter Sophie Matisse, British artists Tom Hackney and Caio Locke, and influential street artists Thierry Noir and Mr Doodle, among others. #PaintedPieces

The Staunton Standard includes a spectacular array of Staunton and Staunton-style chessmen, which were first introduced to the public in September of 1849 and are still the international standard for tournament play. The exhibit showcases early Staunton chessmen as well as sets owned by famous players and those created for historic tournaments. #StauntonStandard

The Sinquefield Effect celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Saint Louis Chess Club and the rapid resurgence of chess in the United States. The exhibition includes artifacts, photographs and video, and explores the impact of Dr. Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield’s instrumental role in Saint Louis’ growing chess culture. #SinquefieldEffect

Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, beer, and wine are available.  Patrons can also experience and play chess in virtual reality!

This is a free event, but RVSP's are encouraged. Please email events@worldchesshof.org or call (314) 367-9243.

World Chess Hall of Fame

4652 Maryland Avenue

Saint Louis, MO 63108

314-367-9243

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