Our Beginnings

The building selected for the club was built in 1897 by A. M. Eeinke. The renovation took seven months to complete. The Chess Club And Scholastic Center of Saint Louis was founded in 2007 as a not-for-profit organization to promote the game of chess, with emphasis on promotion of scholastic chess across the entire greater Saint Louis area. Impetus for creation of the club came largely from Mr. Rex Sinquefield, a retired executive with strong interests in both chess and helping people. His donations have gotten the club off to a promising start. Club goals include providing ample opportunities for existing players to play as well as introducing newcomers, including students, to the game.