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Message From The LCA President
New Louisiana Chess Bulletin Coming SoonPlease submit any news about current and upcoming events, pictures, scholastic news, or any news about departed chess friends to: louisianachess@gmail.com. We will try to include all information ...
Posted May 2, 2021, 11:46 AM by Louisiana Chess
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
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
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
North America Youth Chess Championship With the relaxing restrictions and Chicago’s goal of reopening by July 4, the organizers of the 2021 North American Youth Chess Championship are excited to announce they are moving ...
Posted by Louisiana Chess
Monroe Chess Club May 2021 Open - May 15, 2021 Monroe Chess ClubMay 2021 Open - May 15th 2021.EF $20 Advance - $25 at door. Prizes (75% Returned)4 RSS. Rounds 9:00, 11:00, 1:30, and 3:00 ...
Posted May 7, 2021, 11:06 AM by Louisiana Chess
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
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
CANCELLED - Ruston Chess Knights' April 2020 Open April 18, 2020Ruston 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
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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Posted Mar 3, 2020, 8:35 AM by Louisiana Chess
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En Passant: Dearly Departed Friends Of
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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
Bernard Parun, 2009 Blitz Champion - 03.23.2014BERNARD 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
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
5-time Louisiana champ Alfred Carlin passes away5-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
David Pierson, December 10, 2019Dave 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
Jim MacManus, Lafayette Chess Club President, August 29, 2015James 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
North America Youth Chess ChampionshipNorth America Youth Chess Championship With the relaxing restrictions and Chicago’s goal of reopening by July 4, the organizers of the 2021 North American Youth Chess Championship are excited ...
Posted by Louisiana Chess
Interesting Chess - Problem Solving Submission Attached are copies of items that were used in connection with a chess problem-solving contest held in conjunction with the Louisiana State Blitz Championship in Lake Charles. Note the ...
Posted by Louisiana Chess
Monroe Chess Club, May 2021 Open, May 15, 2021Monroe Chess ClubMay 2021 Open - May 15th 2021.EF $20 Advance - $25 at door. Prizes (75% Returned)4 RSS. Rounds 9:00, 11:00, 1:30, and 3:00 ...
Posted May 7, 2021, 11:07 AM by Louisiana Chess
Live Chess Is Back! Louisiana State Championship May 29-31, 2021!Here’s the big news we’ve all been waiting for — Over-the-Board chess is back! Over Memorial Day Weekend, May 29-31, the Morgan City Chess Club will ...
Posted May 1, 2021, 9:27 AM by Louisiana Chess
The Chess at the Center program begins this Wednesday!! The Chess at the Center program begins this Wednesday!!Registration Form: Please read and fill out the registration form.Pre-Post Assessment Form: Please have participants take test before starting ...
Posted Feb 24, 2021, 8:02 AM by Louisiana Chess
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
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
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
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
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
Chess NOLA Quads - Suspended after 3/12/20Chess 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
Ruston Knights Chess Club, ThursdaysThe 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
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
Lafayette Chess ClubBeginners 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
Baton Rouge Chess ClubThe 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
Chess NOLA Quads, MondaysWhen: 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
Mandeville Chess Club, MondaysMondays: 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
DeRidder Chess Club, ThursdaysDeRidder 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
