Opponents of educational vouchers have circled finance whiz Rex Sinquefield - whose prolific campaign contributions have altered the state’s political landscape - as enemy No. 1.

But soon they’ll have a chance to take on the spry millionaire at his own game - chess.

Besides being an investment guru, a school-choice enthusiast and one of the state’s most generous political donors, Sinquefield is also a chess aficionado.

As mentioned a few weeks ago, Sinquefield is opening up a chess club in St. Louis, which he promises will “physically be the most beautiful” in the country.

Visiting the site shows that progress towards that goal has already been made.

The location is in the heart of the fashionable Central West End, on Maryland Avenue between Brennan’s and Companion Bakery. A trendy architecture firm, Arcturis, has been tapped for the design.

A peek at the permits shows that the site is getting a makeover worth upwards of $1.1 million - most, if not all, of which is coming from Sinquefield.

We’re told that annual memberships will run $80 for adults and $30 for children.

Who knows - maybe the teacher’s union will finally be able to get Rex on board.

Grab a rook: Chess center on it’s way