Event Overview

Lafayette Open 2026

* A National Chess Day Event * 

Saturday, October 10 – Sunday, October 11, 2026

Event Information

One Section w/Class prizes; US Chess & FIDE rated

Time Control: G/90;+30

5 round Swiss: 3 games Sat & 2 games Sun

Registration/Check-In, Sat: 800-845am

Sat: 900am – 130pm – 600pm

Sun: 900am – 130pm

Prize Information

$1,600 Prize Fund - Fully GUARANTEED!

Place Prizes: $500 (+ Champion trophy) - $250 - $100

Class Prizes: U1800 $250 - $125; U1400 $250 - $125

US Chess Enhanced Grand Prix - 20 points

Entry Information

EF: $75 preregistered by 9/30; $85 10/1 through 10/9; $100 on 10/10 and on-site

Other Information

No Spectators

No Electronic Devices; if phone rings – loss of game

Can request up to one Half-point bye if declared before start of Rd 2

US Chess ratings used for section, pairing, and prizes purposes

Prizes paid digitally via PayPal or Venmo

Hotel & Playing Site Information

Discovery Inn and Suites, 120 E Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508

Call (337) 235-0858 for chess rates & reservations, Free Parking

Organizer Information

Organizer Tommy LeBlanc; 337-981-1821