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Lafayette Chess Club
Established 1911
the beauty of a move lies not in it's appearance but in the thought behind it


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Every Chess Master was once a beginner - Irving Chernov

Lafayette Open October 11th and 12th National Chess Day
please check Kings Registration for early entry and check USCF upcoming tournaments for further information
Lafayette Open 2025 National Chess Day | US Chess.org
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Lafayette City Championship​​
December 6, 2025
at Panera Bread
2622 Johnson St 70503
3 rd swiss G/60 ;i30
Entry Fee: $50 Registration: 8:30 -9am
Prizes: Based on Entries.
Acadiana Residence only are eligible for titles
1st Rd 9am

2025 Louisiana Open
May 24th-25th Memorial Day Weekend
1st. Place Tournament Champion
Carl T. Beavers
2nd Place
James Eryk Hargrove
Tie First U/1800
Vernon Smith & Nate Delaune
Tie First U/1400
Sonith Dasari & Hari Parthiban
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Beavers VS. Hargrove

Richard VS. Parthiban

Dasari VS. Viator

Smith VS. Murru

John Newman wins 2024 Lafayette City Championship 3/0.
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Haricharan Parthiban
2024 Lafayette JR Champion
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Hari ties for 2nd in the 2025 Louisiana Scholastic Championship K6 held in New Orleans May 3rd scoring 3 wins and 2 draws.
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.



Study, Practice, Work Hard and have fun
its a great way to pass time
Contact Lafayette Chess Club
Club meets Friday 6pm til.
At the Discovery Inn & Suites
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120 E Kaliste Saloom Rd
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish 70508
USA
337-981-1821
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