The grand opening of the World Chess Hall of Fame at 4652 Maryland Avenue occurred last Thursday evening and a guesstimated crowd of 400 or so shared in the celebration. Among those in attendance were a celebrated group of inductees, chess-world dignitaries from around the globe, public officials (Lewis Reed, President of the Board of…
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World Chess Hall of Fame opening in early September
After months of renovation, the World Chess Hall of Fame is set to open with a private party on September 8. Claire Grothe, Program Coordinator of the WCHOF at 4652 Maryland (across the street from the Chess Club and Scholastic Center) is seeking docents to give group tours and help with public/educational programs. The…