Tournaments

Club Play
All ages and skill levels welcome!

Mondays at Turtle Bay, 1119 Decatur St
6-10 PM — Tournament starts for 7 PM
Four rounds, G/15;d0, $1 entry fee ($2 if you don't buy anything)
USCF-membership required for the tournament, skittles space available
Private venue. We are on the second floor

Tuesdays at Morning Call, 5101 Canal Blvd
Registration for 6:30 PM, pairings for 7 PM
Five rounds over five weeks, G/90;d5, $5 entry fee (prizes at end of five-week sequence)
USCF-membership required
Join any week. Send bye requests to info@downriverchess.com

Thursdays at Cafe Envie, 1241 Decatur St
Registration for 6:45 PM, first round for 7 PM
USCF-membership required
Four rounds, G/15;d0, $1 entry fee ($2 if you don't buy anything)
Public venue, expect slight distractions

Tournament Play

We organize large, all-ages tournaments every few months. Register using the links below,

• 12 Oct 2024 - The Chess Day Swiss at Louisiana Bridge Association. 5SS, G/40;d5, $30 entry fee, $1,000 prize fund, b/60

• 14 Dec 2024 - The Holiday Swiss at Louisiana Bridge Association. 5SS, G/40;d5, $30 entry fee, $1,000 prize fund, b/60

• 11 Jan 2025 - The Senior Open at NOLA VFW Post 8973. 5SS, G/30;d0, $30 entry fee, $600 prize fund, b/30

In 2024 - 2025, we will co-organize a youth chess season with Strategic Thoughts NOLA. Register using the links below,

• 28 Sep 24 - Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic School, 400 Codifer Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005

• 16 Nov 24 - Arden Cahill Academy, 3101 Wall Blvd, Gretna, LA 70056

• 11 Jan 25 - St. George's Episcopal School, 923 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115

• 15 Mar 25 - St. Augustine High School, 2600 A P Tureaud Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119 (location tentative)

All tournament and club play requires a valid US Chess Federation (USCF) membership.