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WVUE-TV: Fourth Annual HNOC Chess Fest Brings Family Fun to the TEP Center

October 29, 2025

Returning November 1, the free event brings together chess lovers of all ages and skill levels and celebrates game’s rich New Orleans history.

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

“Chess Fest is a free community event hosted by the Historic New Orleans Collection. . . Chess has a rich history in New Orleans and we have an active chess community [to this day]. It’s great to bring together everyone of all ages to play and celebrate the game.”

Kendric Perkins, HNOC education and outreach specialist

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Chess Fest 2025

November 1, 2025, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Our annual celebration of chess and community returns, hosted by HNOC’s 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.

Started as a public history initiative for the local chess community, HNOC has compiled an interactive map documenting significant locations for New Orleans's chess heritage that features images, articles, links, and more. Do you know of a historic or modern-day entry that should be added to the map? Reach out via the contact form on this page.

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