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A view of families taking part in HNOC's Chess Fest, hosted at the TEP Center in the 9th Ward of New Orleans.
Photo by Amber Johnson, HNOC

2026 Chess Club Meeting

March 14, 2026, 1–3 p.m.

Williams Research Center
410 Chartres St.

Free admission, registration required

HNOC Chess Club blends the game of chess with creative activities and historical research, where members learn about the rich history of chess in New Orleans from the 19th century to the present day.

Members of Chess Club, led by youth in grades 6–12, plan HNOC’s annual Chess Fest—a community chess tournament and showcase for club members’ chess-related creative projects.

Admission is free with registration required. For questions, please contact our education department via the form at the bottom of this page.

Upcoming Chess Club Events

Saturday
May 16, 2026
1–3 p.m.

2026 Chess Club Meeting

Join HNOC’s free, all-ages Chess Club to learn more about the game and help plan future gatherings and events.
Chess Club, Students & Families
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A view of families taking part in HNOC's Chess Fest, hosted at the TEP Center in the 9th Ward of New Orleans.
Saturday
July 11, 2026
1–3 p.m.

2026 Chess Club Meeting

Join HNOC’s free, all-ages Chess Club to learn more about the game and help plan future gatherings and events.
Chess Club, Students & Families
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A young girl in glasses, wearing a striped shirt, thoughtfully playing chess with purple and yellow pieces. She is sitting at a blue table among other concentrated players in a room with several chess games in progress.
Saturday
September 12, 2026
1–3 p.m.

2026 Chess Club Meeting

Join HNOC’s free, all-ages Chess Club to learn more about the game and help plan future gatherings and events.
Chess Club, Students & Families
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Children are playing chess at a table covered with a blue cloth in a busy room. One child looks thoughtful while contemplating a move. Adults and other children are engaged in activities at surrounding tables.
Saturday
October 31, 2026
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
HNOC Chess Club Presents

Chess Fest 2026

Our annual celebration of chess and community returns, hosted by HNOC’s Chess Club.
Students & Families, Chess Club
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A middle aged woman plays chess with a child at Chess Fest. Another women smiles nearby as she watches the game.
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For questions about the club, contact HNOC Education Specialist Kendric Perkins via this form.

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