Have you ever seen a chess match with humans as the chess pieces?

Probably not but you can at noon tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 10) at the World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis’ newest attraction.

The human chess match is part of the free grand opening celebration of the Hall of Fame which relocated to St. Louis from Miami this week. Scouts of all ages will gather at the new facility at 4652 Maryland Ave. in St. Louis’ Central West End to take part in the human chess match.

Boy Scouts will take part in a human chess match with current scouts and guests as chess pieces which will also  mark the launch of the first ever Boy Scouts of America Chess Merit Badge.

The badge, which will be available to Scouts nationwide on Monday,  Sept. 12, was developed by The Boy Scouts of America, Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis and the World Chess Hall of Fame.

As part of the event, NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff will present the World Chess Hall of Fame with the chess board that flew on the space shuttle Endeavor as part of his official flight kit.

A chess carnival will follow the event.

The World Chess Hall of Fame is a nonprofit institution committed to advancing
 education about the cultural and artistic significance of chess. It also offers programming that encourages exploration of the dynamic relationship between art and chess.

For more information about the Hall of Fame’s grand opening or exhibits, visit
www.worldchesshof.org and follow the World Chess Hall of Fame on Facebook and
Twitter (@WorldChessHOF) or call 314-552-6726.