# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Strategy Across the Board Gala 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Strategy Across the Board is the Saint Louis Chess Club’s and World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries’ premier annual fundraising event, dedicated to expanding the impact of chess education and community outreach in the Saint Louis region, bringing together chess enthusiasts, community leaders, and supporters for an evening of strategy, inspiration, and giving back.

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 10th Annual Strategy Across the Board, as we celebrate Game Plan: The Strategy of Chess & Sports, a dynamic three-floor exhibition at the World Chess Hall of Fame and Galleries dedicated to the powerful connection between chess and sports.

This special exhibition explores how strategic thinking, discipline, preparation, and the pursuit of excellence unite competitors across the board and on the field. Game Plan highlights the parallels between grandmasters and elite athletes—revealing how focus, foresight, and resilience define champions in both arenas.

Strategy Across the Board promises an inspiring evening of celebration, community, and thoughtful play—proceeds directly fund exhibitions and educational initiatives of the Saint Louis Chess Club and World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries. We look forward to welcoming you as we honor the art of strategy and the spirit of the game. Join us and help make a lasting difference—one move at a time!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026  |  6 PM
Chase Park Plaza — A Royal Sonesta Hotel
212 N. Kingshighway Blvd  •  Saint Louis, MO 63108
Black tie optional
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond-heights/strategy-across-the-board-gala-2026/200030247388447
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, sports, art, nonprofit, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Richmond Heights
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4663 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO
- **lat**: 38.64506
- **long**: -90.26104
- **full address**: 4663 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO, 4653 Maryland Ave, St Louis, MO 63108-1912, United States, Richmond Heights

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Strategy Across the Board Gala 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Strategy Across the Board Gala 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Strategy Across the Board Gala 2026 takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 4663 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO, 4653 Maryland Ave, St Louis, MO 63108-1912, United States, Richmond Heights.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Strategy Across the Board Gala 2026?
  - **A:** Strategy Across the Board Gala 2026 is organized by Saint Louis Chess Club.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Strategy Across the Board Gala 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond Heights, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Strategy Across the Board Gala 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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