⚾️ T-Minus 40 Minutes: The Big Reveal!
Check out the video for a personal invite from former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jason Simontacchi!
The Details:
When: Today, May 7
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: World Chess Hall of Fame and Galleries @WorldChessHOF
Experience the Fun:
🛍️ Shop the Collection: Browse all of our exclusive sports and chess merchandise.
🎨 Get Creative: Hands-on crafts station and professional face painting.
🎯 Game On: Hula hooping, cornhole, and chess!
🍹 Cheers: Complimentary drinks and delicious appetizers.
🚗 Valet Service: Pull right up and let our complimentary valet handle the parking.
The party starts at 5:00 PM sharp! Grab your friends and head over to celebrate with Jason and the crew. We’ll see you soon! 🥂✨
#OpeningParty #JasonSimontacchi #qboutique #CardinalsNation #ChessAndSports #chessislife
It’s Opening Night! 🏆♟️ Join us from 5–8 PM for our new "Game Plan" sports and chess exhibit at the @WorldChessHOF
✨ New sports merch drop 🎨 Arts & crafts + activities 🍷 Complimentary food & drinks 🚘 Free valet parking ♟️ Always chess!
Come see the collection and stay for the party! See you at 5.
#GamePlan #AlwaysChess #GrandOpening #SportsAndStrategy
From Bobby Fischer’s competitive fire to Philidor’s strategic soul, our new quote tees are officially in stock. Whether you’re a blitz fanatic or a positional mastermind, let your shirt do the talking.
Find us at the @WorldChessHOF or order online at https://t.co/ibA8ICXT27!
#ChessIsLife #BobbyFischer #Philidor #ChessStyle #qboutiquestl
Got your Game Plan ready for May 7th? ♟️🏆
Whether you're joining us for the opening reception or cheering from the sidelines, Q Boutique has you covered! From exclusive exhibition apparel to sports-centric merchandise, we have the gear you need to celebrate the strategy of the game.
Can’t make the party? Shop the collection online anytime!
🛍️ Shop Now: https://t.co/ibA8ICXT27
#worldchesshof #QBoutique #chessandsports #stlevents #shoplocal
Join us for a hands-on journey through time with historian Rick Knowlton! We’re breaking the rules and exploring Chess Variants—from ancient traditions to modern twists.
*Interactive lecture on global chess history.
*Hands-on arts activity (no experience needed!).
*Access to our Transforming Tradition exhibition.
It’s approachable, it’s creative, and it’s the perfect weekend activity for curious minds in STL.
🎟️ Entry: $5
💎 Members: FREE!
Tag a friend you’d want to challenge to a game of "ancient" chess! 👇
Calling all middle schoolers, YA fans, and future Grandmasters! Join us at the World Chess Hall of Fame and Galleries for an afternoon with author Kyla Zhao and International Master Irene Sukandar on Saturday, February 28 at 1 pm!
We’re diving into Kyla’s new book, May the Best Player Win! Think of it as a family-friendly Queen’s Gambit that follows a young chess prodigy navigating middle school life, gender stereotypes, and the high-stakes pressure to succeed.
Why you should be there:
📷 Meet the Author: Hear how Kyla balances her life in Silicon Valley with writing stories that champion Asian representation and female empowerment.
📷 Level Up: Engage in a lively Q&A about chess strategy and the writing process.
📷 Get Playing: Stay for open play in our stunning art gallery—no experience is needed, so bring the whole family!
📷 Get Signed: Bring your copy or grab a fresh one at Q Boutique to secure a unique, signed keepsake.
📷 Where: World Chess Hall of Fame, Saint Louis
📷 Cost: FREE
Whether you’re a tournament pro or just love a great story about finding your voice, this event is for you.
#MayTheBestPlayerWin #KylaZhao #MiddleGradeBooks #YALit #AuthorTalk #MiddleSchoolReads
Snow day in the Lou! 📷
Stay warm and rep local art in a brand-new Houska sweatshirt, now available at Q! If you’re braving the cold today, do it in style while wearing @charleshouskastudio.
This is also the perfect time to catch his exhibit before it leaves the @worldchesshof! Come for the art, stay for the cozy vibes, and take a piece of the gallery home with you. 📷📷
#HouskaArt #CWE #QBoutique #SnowDaySTL
The 2025 US Chess Championships are in full swing at theSaint Louis Chess Club ! Catch all the thrilling moves until October25.
Want to take a piece of the action home? Stop by Q Boutique across the street at the World Chess Hall of Fame for tournament gear, exclusive apparel, and chess-themed gifts!
#USChessChamps #SaintLouisChessClub #Chess #StLouis #QBoutique #TournamentMerch
Stop Capturing. Start Hugging.
Ready for a truly new challenge? Paco Sako takes the
classic game of chess and flips the script. This isn't
about war; it's about peace, friendship, and unity.
The goal? A constructive conversation where the two
sides merge their strength and ideas. It's chess with a
mindful touch and seriously stunning gameplay.
Challenge your brain with this fantastic chess variant!
#QBoutiqueSTL #pacosako #peacechess
Jim from Massachusetts came by to see the World Chess Hall of Fame and Galleries today! He stopped by Q Boutique to get a shirt and couldn't wait to put it on! He's posing in front of his favorite of all of the chess sets that we carry - the gold & silver plated chessmen on the wood and marble board. Thank you so much for the visit Jim!
Ready for Father’s Day? 👨
We got you covered in Q Boutique! Join us in store or online for 20% OFF select merchandise now until June 16th!
#qboutiquestl#stlgiftstore#fathersday
Father’s Day Sale: Gifts Fit for Kings, Knights, & Grandmasters 👑
Enjoy up to 20% OFF select merchandise - from stylish ties to beer cozies to baseball hats. This Father’s Day, give a gift as strategic and timeless as he is! 🧢🍻👔
#worldchesshof#qboutiquestl#fathersday
Still trying to find the perfect gift for Father’s Day? We got you covered! 👨
Gift your Dad the final touch to a perfect look! Stop by Q Boutique June 7th-16th for 20% OFF selected items in-store and online! 👔
#qboutiquestl#stlgiftstore#fathersday
We’re excited to announce that we’re back to our regular business hours!
While we wholeheartedly support the ongoing tornado relief efforts, we want to remind you that we, along with many other businesses in the Central West End, are open and ready to serve you.
Your support means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back! ✨
Checkmate 🤝 Check Mutt
Our staff’s pets are too cute! Check out these pet bandanas inspired by @WorldChessHOF latest exhibitions!
You can get yours in-store or online today! ♟️
Stop by Q Boutique and get our latest exhibition inspired merchandise! 🤩
Inspired by @WorldChessHOF exhibitions, “Charles Houska: Master of Play” and “Paws and Pawns: Exploring Animal Chess Sets”, this merchandise can only be found at Q!
Visit us in-store or shop online today!
#qboutiquestl #stlboutique #stlgiftstore