For the Love of Chess V

 

On December 19th, 2026 Casa de Ajedrez, L3C will be hosting a free unrated community wide chess tournament at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum in Lake Charles, LA. - 

204 W Sallier St, Lake Charles, LA 70601

 

 

Tournament details:

Check in starts at 10am to 10:20am

Tournament starts at 10:30am (Times are averages and may change a bit)

A 1/2 Point BYE is available (That means you can choose a round to arrive late or leave a round early and still get a half point credit)

Round 1 - 10:30am

Round 2 - 11:20am

Round 3 - 12:10pm

Round 4 - 1:00pm

 

Type of tournament- Swiss

Time controls- 20 minutes with 2 second increments. (20/2i)

4 rounds

3 Divisions (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced) 

*Beginner Division is only for children who are new to the game of chess but they know the basics.

This tournament goes by which level you feel you can get a good challenge from.

Seats are limited

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Prizes:

1st Place Trophies

2nd & 3rd place medals

Ribbons for 4th and 5th places

(Raising Cane's Achievement Awards will be awarded to all kids under 12 years old who register and compete in the tournament)

 

Special thanks to our sponsors:

- Imperial Calcasieu Museum

- Cici's Pizza of Lake Charles

- Raising Canes's - Sulphur & Lake Charles

- Sprinkle In Time Too

 

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www.DoYouChess.com