Chess in St. Louis

The Saint Louis Chess Club and the World Chess Hall of Fame are on the same street, Maryland Avenue (numbers 4663 and 4652).

Details last checked 3 October 2026. Opening hours and visitor policies change, so check the venue's own page before you go.

Chess club

Saint Louis Chess Club

A large chess centre with a tournament hall, classrooms and casual play areas, plus classes, lectures and scholastic tournaments. The Q-Boutique shop is part of the campus.

Address:
4663 Maryland Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63108
Visitors:
Open to the public for casual chess play every day; first visit is free, after that day passes are sold at the front desk. Free tours are offered.
Hours:
Open seven days a week. Check the club's website for today's hours.
Cost:
Your first visit is free. Day passes are sold at the front desk after that.

Official pageChecked 3 October 2026

Museum

World Chess Hall of Fame

The US and World Chess Halls of Fame, with artifacts, trophies, artistic chess sets and rotating exhibitions.

Address:
4652 Maryland Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63108
Visitors:
A walk-in museum with a suggested donation. Curator-led tours are ticketed special events.
Hours:
Sunday 12:00–17:00, Monday and Tuesday 10:00–17:00, Wednesday to Friday 10:00–21:00, Saturday 10:00–17:00. The website shows conflicting times for the current day, so check before you go.
Cost:
Suggested donation of $3 per person or $5 per family.

Official pageChecked 3 October 2026