Message From The LCA President
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Exciting things happening in Louisiana Chess!
Exciting things are happening in Louisiana chess, even with over-the-board play adjourned. This week, 2020 World Team continues, a Louisiana simul, an 8 state Team Battle, Blitz, G ...
Posted Apr 19, 2020, 6:32 AM by Louisiana Chess
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Lots of chess online this week!
On behalf of the LCA, I’m pleased to announce that we have more and better opportunities to play some fun and challenging matches during the CoronaVirus Quarantine. Here’s ...
Posted Apr 11, 2020, 8:39 AM by Louisiana Chess
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ChessKid and lichess.org Events Taking Off!
After 4 successful 90 minute short time control virtual events during the week (in addition to Strategic Thoughts 5 scholastic events on ChessKid), the LCA will host a 3 hour ...
Posted Apr 4, 2020, 7:56 AM by Louisiana Chess
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Vote: US Chess Executive Board Election
Register now to vote in the US Chess Executive Board election! Deadline is 5/1/20. https://secure2.uschess.org/voter-registration.php
Posted Apr 3, 2020, 4:52 PM by Louisiana Chess
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US Chess - Junior and Senior Opens - Cancelled - Due to COVID-19 Concerns
A link to the US Chess news release is here: JuniorAndSeniorOpensCancelled
Posted Mar 25, 2020, 9:07 AM by Louisiana Chess
LCA Bulletins Available NOW Click Downloads (Left or Below) To View We are happy to share any kind of Chess-related announcements, news, or nostalgia.
US Chess States Bulletin: FUNDING AVAILABLE!
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Louisiana Chess Champion - Online Simul - 7 PM - Sunday - April 19th
Sunday, April 19th, 7 p.m. — State Champ Simultaneous Exhibition — Sign up to take on Miles Tisserand, the tallest state champion in Louisiana history, in a 20 board simul — open ...
Posted Apr 19, 2020, 6:28 AM by Louisiana Chess
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CANCELLED - 2020 LA Open
After careful consideration, Tommy LeBlanc / Lafayette Chess made the important decision to cancel the 2020 Louisiana Open. Please stay tuned for updates on future tournaments from Tommy and all other ...
Posted Apr 19, 2020, 6:26 AM by Louisiana Chess
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CANCELLED - Ruston Chess Knights' April 2020 Open April 18, 2020
Ruston Chess Knights'
April 2020 Open April 18, 2020
G/45 d5, Swiss, Registration 9 AM US Chess Rated, 75% Entry Fees Returned in Prizes Round 1 9:30 am ...
Posted Apr 11, 2020, 8:55 AM by Louisiana Chess
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Spring Break Scholastic (Youth) - April 4th
Crescent City Chess presents the Spring Break Scholastic (Youth) Chess Tournament on Saturday April 4th, at Stuart Hall!
Posted Mar 7, 2020, 12:30 PM by Louisiana Chess
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CANCELLED -- 2020 LA State Scholastic Championship April 18
LCA & Crescent City Chess Presents 2020 State Scholastic Championship Saturday April 18, 2020 Baton Rouge International School 5015 Auto Plex Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 5 round Swiss Format; G ...
Posted Apr 11, 2020, 8:56 AM by Louisiana Chess
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4th FIDE World Junior Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities June 28 - July 7, 2020
Click The Link Below To View The Complete Flyer: 4th FIDE World Junior Chess Championship for Players with Disabilities June 28 - July 7, 2020Finding strength with our moves. Support ...
Posted Mar 5, 2020, 8:34 PM by Louisiana Chess
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May 23-24, 2020 Louisiana Open
MAY 23-24 2020 Louisiana Open 5SS, G/120 d5, except for RD. 1, which is G/75 d5. SITE: Discovery Inn & Suites, 120 E. Kaliste Saloom Rd., Lafayette, LA ...
Posted Mar 5, 2020, 5:42 PM by Louisiana Chess
Tell us all about your school clubs and teams Send news, pictures, results, etc. We love to promote Scholastic Chess!
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Summer Chess Camp, June 15 - July 24
Posted Mar 10, 2020, 10:19 AM by Louisiana Chess
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Spring Break Scholastic (Youth) - April 4th
Posted Mar 8, 2020, 7:47 AM by Louisiana Chess
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Jefferson Parish Scholastic Championships!
March 28, 2020, 10:00 AMTime Control: 30 Min (Clocks used for 2nd Graders and Older Only)Registration: $30 Until March 26th, $35 at the Door (Cash Only At ...
Posted Mar 3, 2020, 3:55 PM by Louisiana Chess
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2020 State Scholastic Championship
LCA
& Crescent City Chess Presents
2020
State Scholastic Championship
Saturday
April 18, 2020
Baton
Rouge International School
5015
Auto Plex Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
5
round Swiss Format; G ...
Posted Mar 3, 2020, 8:35 AM by Louisiana Chess
Students can earn $1,000 Scholarship Funding. Click For Information.
En Passant: Dearly Departed Friends Of Louisiana Chess
En Passant
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Fred W. Cummings, 1954 State Champion (11.21.1931 - 1.31.2019)
We just learned of the life and passing of 1954 Louisiana State Champion Fred W. Cummings. We thank Fred's grandson, Joshua Sparler, for updating us. We obtained the information ...
Posted Dec 3, 2020, 1:04 AM by Louisiana Chess
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Bernard Parun, 2009 Blitz Champion - 03.23.2014
BERNARD PARUN, JR. 1944-2014, born and raised in Louisiana, Bernard came from a recreation family. His mother was a math teacher, his father a military Major and coach. His ...
Posted Jul 28, 2020, 1:48 PM by Louisiana Chess
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Jean Troendle: "Cajun Chess" - The Godmother of Louisiana Chess
Jean Ann Valentino Troendle passed away peacefully in the
arms of her loving husband, son and daughter on July 11, 2019. She was born to
the late Mariano Joseph "Val ...
Posted Mar 7, 2020, 10:46 AM by Louisiana Chess
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5-time Louisiana champ Alfred Carlin passes away
5-time Louisiana champ Alfred Carlin passes away Please click the link for an excellent article on Alfred Carlin, published in the Chess Drum. The saying Alfred was most famous ...
Posted Mar 7, 2020, 7:08 AM by Louisiana Chess
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David Pierson, December 10, 2019
Dave Pierson was the long-time Chess Coach at De La Salle High School, in New Orleans.He founded the Louisiana Scholastic Chess League. He also directed Mr. Pierson's ...
Posted Mar 7, 2020, 8:51 AM by Louisiana Chess
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Jim MacManus, Lafayette Chess Club President, August 29, 2015
James Patrick MacManus, 68, died on
Saturday, August 29, 2015. James Patrick MacManus was born in Salt Lake
City, Utah, and made Lafayette his home for over 40 years. He ...
Posted Mar 7, 2020, 8:52 AM by Louisiana Chess
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Officially Unofficial Louisiana State Blitz Championship! Saturday, September 26th!
Message from Ben Bailey:Due to Covid-19 Louisiana was unable to hold a state championship. As such, I proposed and received approval from the board of the Louisiana state ...
Posted Sep 24, 2020, 1:13 PM by Louisiana Chess
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USA STATES CHESS CUP (Online States Team Chess Tournament)
My name is Saumik Narayanan, and I'm a Board Member in the Minnesota State Chess Association. I am organizing a team tournament with all of the states, which will ...
Posted Jul 29, 2020, 1:41 AM by Louisiana Chess
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Link to a Funny Chess Skit -- on YouTube
https://youtu.be/X2WF6fhkbZkPlease feel free to send us anything that is CHESS-RELATED in any way. We are happy to include everything we can, until we run out ...
Posted Jul 28, 2020, 1:57 PM by Louisiana Chess
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Chess Angle -- on JUMBLE
Posted Jul 28, 2020, 1:41 PM by Louisiana Chess
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Coffee Call Chess in Baton Rouge is Open Again!
Keith HorcasitasJul 9, 2020, 8:25 AMto batonrougechess@gmail.com, porcellimw1@yahoo.com, chessnut352@yahoo.com, rexw00005@gmail.com, nickmatta13@gmail.com, jamesrousselle@hotmail.com, markemorreale@gmail.com ...
Posted Jul 28, 2020, 1:38 PM by Louisiana Chess
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Susan Polgar Foundation 2020 Girls Under 20 Championship!
All girls under age 20 may enter the Susan Polgar Foundation 2020 Girls Championship!Begin registration at this link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIgNhBoaBceeQXaxuzd7jTi5KK0RpHW-Pbdd07bBZ1dNh2fA/viewform
Posted Jun 18, 2020, 9:48 AM by Louisiana Chess
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A Chess Prodigy’s Return to Health Brings Cheer to the Game
A Chess Prodigy’s Return to Health Brings Cheer to the Gamehttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/27/sports/chess-coronavirus-irina-krush.html?referringSource=articleShare
Posted May 28, 2020, 8:00 AM by Louisiana Chess
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US CHESS: Covid-19 Fundraiser -- May 30th, 2020
Click to View https://new.uschess.org/news/blitzing-covid-fundraiser-us-chess-may-30th/
Posted May 24, 2020, 12:54 PM by Louisiana Chess
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(Video) Top 10 Chess Scenes in Movies
Click to View Video: https://youtu.be/-MtPmFQx-Tg
Posted May 24, 2020, 12:51 PM by Louisiana Chess
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121st U.S. Open Canceled
121st U.S. Open CanceledBy US Chess|May 8, 2020|Kids, National Events, News, Seniors, Top American Players, US Chess Press, US Open, WomenUS Chess announces that the ...
Posted May 9, 2020, 10:27 AM by Louisiana Chess
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Watch The FIDE Chess.com Online Nations Cup
Some of the strongest chess players in the world, such as GMs Fabiano Caruana, Ding Liren, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Viswanathan Anand, Levon Aronian, Hikaru Nakamura, Alireza Firouzja, Hou ...
Posted May 6, 2020, 6:34 AM by Louisiana Chess
Chess Club Updates From Around The State
Chess Club Updates
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Slidell Chess Club (Needs Update)
We have a report that the phone number for the Slidell Chess Club is not valid. Please send us an update for Slidell (and/or all other clubs): Club Name ...
Posted May 24, 2020, 12:57 PM by Louisiana Chess
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Chess NOLA Quads - Suspended after 3/12/20
Chess NOLA Quads, regularly at Panera Bread, in New Orleans, will suspend play for 3 weeks, after tonight (3/12/20 due to Corona Virus concerns.Chess NOLA will re ...
Posted Mar 12, 2020, 1:06 PM by Louisiana Chess
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Ruston Knights Chess Club, Thursdays
The Ruston Chess Knights, Thursdays When: Thursday nights from 6 PM to 8 PM Lincoln Parish Library
910 N Trenton St, Ruston, LA 71270 For more information: matthew.moore59@gmail ...
Posted Mar 10, 2020, 7:53 AM by Louisiana Chess
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SW LA Chess Club (Lafayette)
Sundays, 7:00 PM Northwood United Methodist Church 4530 Moss St, Lafayette, LA 70507 7:00 pm most Sundays For more info: call Martin Cooperson at 337-442-0520.
Posted Mar 9, 2020, 9:32 PM by Louisiana Chess
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Lafayette Chess Club
Beginners To Masters, Serious or Skittles, Fun For All Lafayette Chess Club meets Friday evenings 7:00 PMDiscover Inn & Suites, 120 E. Kaliste Saloom, LafayetteContact: Thomas C. LeBlanc ...
Posted Mar 9, 2020, 7:13 AM by Louisiana Chess
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Baton Rouge Chess Club
The Baton Rouge Chess Club meets at 10am on Saturdays at the Jones Creek branch library and plays one tournament game each week. The time control is G/90+30i ...
Posted Mar 9, 2020, 8:27 AM by Louisiana Chess
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Chess NOLA Quads, Mondays
When: Every Thursday, 5:45 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Panera Bread, 309 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans Why: Because its CHESS! Speed Chess, Bughouse, Skittles, Chat, Food, Fun ...
Posted Mar 9, 2020, 6:56 AM by Louisiana Chess
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Mandeville Chess Club, Mondays
Mondays: 5 PM to 9 PM George's Mexican Restaurant: 1461 N Causeway Blvd, Mandeville, LA 70471 Richard Lambert at 985-845-3708 rlambert12@gmail.com
Posted Mar 9, 2020, 6:55 AM by Louisiana Chess
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DeRidder Chess Club, Thursdays
DeRidder Chess Club When: Thursdays, 6 PM to 9:30 PM Where: Asia Buffet, Pine Street, DeRidder What: G10, Skittles, Speed Chess, Bughouse, or whatever else is FUN Contact: Robert ...
Posted Mar 9, 2020, 7:37 AM by Louisiana Chess
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Treme Chess Club (French Quarter) - New Orleans
Rated quick chess 4 rd swiss every Mon & Thurs at 7:00 pm. EnVie coffee house at 1241 Decatur St. In the French Quarter. $1 entry, fun group.
Posted Mar 9, 2020, 6:52 AM by Louisiana Chess
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