Opening Reception of Reading Between the Lines: Chess & Literature

Join us for the exhibition opening of Reading Between the Lines: Chess & Literature, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5-8 pm. Enjoy complimentary admission, valet, cocktails, and appetizers by Brennan’s.

Kings and pawns, struggles for power, and tales of adventure, friendship, and romance. For centuries, writers have used chess as a way to tell remarkably varied stories, from narratives of players aspiring to the top levels of the game to battles with life and death as the stakes.

The World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries’ newest exhibition, Reading Between the Lines: Chess and Literature, features rare books, artwork, and artifacts related to novels, poetry, authors, and poets spanning the eighteenth century to the present.

RSVPs required. Email events@worldchesshof.org for more information or to RSVP.