Human Chess Game at the Chess Club

The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis hosted this human chess game on Friday, May 20, 2010, in advance of the final rounds of the national Chess Championships, May 22-25, 2010. Middle school students from Innovative Concept Academy, along with St. Louis Blues player Cam Janssen and pro boxer Ryan Coyne were also in the game. Photos by Nick Schnelle.
Scroll down to view images
Craig Miller and Ed Rhomberg piece together the oversized, 32 x 32-foot chess board on Maryland Avenue before the game begins. The game of "human chess" was hosted by the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL) for the upcoming final rounds of the national Chess Championships held in St. Louis May 22-25.
Craig Miller and Ed Rhomberg piece together the oversized, 32 x 32-foot chess board on Maryland Avenue before the game begins. The game of "human chess" was hosted by the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL) for the upcoming final rounds of the national Chess Championships held in St. Louis May 22-25.
Students from the Innovative Concept Academy gather before suiting up in their black and white chess-piece garments. The students made up the eight pawns for each side of the board.
Students from the Innovative Concept Academy gather before suiting up in their black and white chess-piece garments. The students made up the eight pawns for each side of the board.
Human Chess Game at the Chess Club
St. Louis Blues winger Cam Janssen rallies his teammates on the white team.
St. Louis Blues winger Cam Janssen rallies his teammates on the white team.
The oversized chess pieces players hold lay on bushes before the match.
The oversized chess pieces players hold lay on bushes before the match.
Human Chess Game at the Chess Club
Players on the black team put on their matching black garments.
Players on the black team put on their matching black garments.
Players try and balance their chess pieces on one another before the game.
Players try and balance their chess pieces on one another before the game.
Players on both sides wait before the start of the game.
Players on both sides wait before the start of the game.
Players on the black team line up.
Players on the black team line up.

Related Locations

Related Slideshows

Food & Drink

My Marie on Cherokee Serves Mouthwatering Food Straight From Haiti

Generations of cooking knowledge have gone into the dishes at My Marie — and it shows. Chef-owner Marie Louis-Jeune serves some of…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
13 slides
Best of St. Louis

The Best Food & Drink in St. Louis 2023, as Chosen by Readers

We have so many excellent bars and restaurants in the St. Louis area that it can be hard to know where even…

By Riverfront Times

Phuong Bui
55 slides
Best of St. Louis

The Best Shops & Services in 2023 St. Louis, as Chosen by Readers

When you want the best of the best, we know exactly where to send you. From the best florist to the best…

By Riverfront Times

Best Antique Store Empoirum St. Louis Antiques 9410 Manchester Road, Rock Hill; emporiumstlouis.com READERS' CHOICE SPOTLIGHT Emporium St. Louis may be known for its neon-pink and black facade, but that color scheme is only part of its vibrancy. Beloved as one of the area’s oldest antique and vintage stores, this Rock Hill gem overflows with everything from ornate, old world furniture to cottagecore tchotchkes that, though once out of date, find new lives as their aesthetics come back in style. With an ever-changing inventory, helpful staff and an eBay store that allows you to treasure hunt from the comfort of your own home, emporium brings the joy of the search to you no matter how you prefer to shop. Though really, it’s hard to beat the thrill of sifting through its wares on site; you never know what this wonderful shop has in store until you start looking.
29 slides
Arts & Culture

Tower Grove Pride 2023 Brought Positive Vibes to the Park

The weekend's Tower Grove Pride festival brought good vibes and a strong sense of community to south city. In addition to encouraging…

By Jaime Lees

Theo Welling
125 slides
Music

Beatles Fanatics Flock to the Fabulous Fox to Catch Ringo Starr

When an Actual Real Beatle comes to town, the fans always show up to welcome him. Beatlemania hit St. Louis streets over…

By Jaime Lees

Theo Welling
67 slides
Arts & Culture

21 Things to Do in St. Louis This Fall Before It Gets Too Cold

We all have one eye on the clock these days as the seasons change. Just two weeks ago it stopped being deathly…

By Riverfront Times

Take one last trip on your favorite river before it gets too cold to be near water. Which kind of “trip” and which river? That’s up to you, friend.
21 slides
More »
Billboard Ad

Best of St. Louis

Best of St. Louis

St. Louis Guides

Bar Guide
Bar Guide
City Guide
City Guide
View More Guides

Digital Issue

September 27, 2023

View more issues

Big Lou Holdings, LLC

Read our sister publications

Riverfront Times

PO Box 179456

St. Louis, MO 63117

Facebook Twitter Icon Instagram Icon Apple News Icon Google News Icon
© 2023 Riverfront Times
Powered By Foundation
Support Us