Lafayette Chess Club
Established 1911
We [Chess Players] like to think.
9/6/2022
From the Presidents Desk
The Louisiana State Championship just finished with 93 players participating. with only 6 rounds this year, there was a 5 way tie for first place and the championship title. it looks to me as though Nick Matta wins the 2022 State Title on tie breaks. GraTz Nick!!! Lafayette had 2 players who entered with John Tilley scoring 3 out of 6 and Andrew Broussard score 2 1/2 out of 6. Gratz to all who played.
OK the Lafayette Open is October 8 and 9... 5 rd swiss. details in the website. who will be this years champion?
Friday club meetings has been going strong with lots of games.Saturday 9/10/22 club tournament @Sidewinders Oil off Commision Blvd.
Club News
Lafayette Chess Club welcomes beginner and experienced players. Our club endeavors to create a friendly, relaxed atmosphere that encourages fun and learning. Our more experienced players work with the beginners to teach them chess etiquette, strategy, and the fundamentals of chess. Come check us out.
2021 Lafayette City Champion
Thomas LeBlanc/President Lafayette Chess Club
2022 Louisiana Open Winner
15 Year Old Minh Binh Tran, his younger brother took second in Class C
Beau Phillips Wins 1800 & Under Division Houston Chess Festival
Pictured with his father Beau holds his plaque and check for 1800 & Under Division Championship, see Blog in Upcoming Events
LAFAYETTE OPEN
Discovery Inn and Suites
120 E. Kaliste Saloom Rd
Lafayette, LA 70508
Saturday, October 8, 2022 - Sunday, October 9, 2022
USCF Registration required
Event Overview
Entry Fee: $70 checks payable to Lafayette Chess Club.
1st Place $250
2nd Place $150
1st and 2nd Place for class A, B, C, and D/E/UNR.
Must have 3 or more for each class or they will be combined.
5 rd Swiss.
Registration from 8am to 9am Saturday
1st rd G/60 i30
Rds 2 thru 5 G/90 i30
Rd1 starts at 9am Saturday
Rd 2- 1:30pm Saturday
Rd3- 6pm Saturday
Rd 4- 9am Sunday
Rd 5- 1:30pm Sunday
Byes: One 1/2 pt. available if requested before 2nd Rd.
Junior Grand Prix
No electronic devices in tournament playing hall.
Discovery Inn and Suites Hotel rates are $57 tax included.
Reserve by phone 337-235-0858, reference Lafayette Chess Club and the Lafayette Open.
Sections: 1
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No
Organizer Overview
Contact: Thomas C. LeBlanc 337-981-1821, wildwolftcl@att.net
Lafayette Chess Club
Email: wildwolftcl@att.net
Phone: 337 981 1821
Website: http://lafayettechessclub.org
Lafayette Chess Club beginners to master games available. fun for all
Lafayette Chess Club meets Friday evenings 6pm till @ 120 E. Kaliste Saloom Road Lafayette Louisiana (Discovery Inn and Suites.)
Memberships Dues: $25 a year for adults and $10 a year for students
Lafayette Chess Club 2007
Clockwise from top left: Marcus Tanner, Edward Signal, Azeez Sanusi, and James MacManus.
CHESS PLAYERS ARE THINKERS
IF YOU LIKE ONE ON ONE COMPETITION, DEVELOPING STRATEGIES, THINKING TIL THE SMOKE COMES OUT OF YOUR EARS, THEN CHESS IS FOR YOU
Contact Lafayette Chess Club
Club meets Friday 6pm til.
At the Discovery Inn & Suites
120 E Kaliste Saloom Rd
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish 70508
USA
337-981-1821