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Message From The LCA President
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
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
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
Spring Break Scholastic (Youth) - April 4thCrescent 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
CANCELLED -- 2020 LA State Scholastic Championship April 18LCA & 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
May 23-24, 2020 Louisiana OpenMAY 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
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
2020 State Scholastic ChampionshipLCA
& Crescent City Chess Presents2020
State Scholastic ChampionshipSaturday
April 18, 2020Baton
Rouge International School5015
Auto Plex Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 708095
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Treme Chess Club (French Quarter) - New OrleansRated 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
