HNOC Chess Club blends the game of chess with creative activities and historical research. Members learn about the rich history of chess in New Orleans from the 19th century to the present day. For questions about the club, contact THNOC Education Specialist Kendric Perkins.
Who can join?
Anyone with basic knowledge of the rules of chess and chess notation can join the club. This is a club for all ages!
Who leads the club?
HNOC Chess Club is youth-led. Members in the 6th–12th grades will be given the opportunity to plan THNOC’s annual Community Chess Day, where we host a community chess tournament and showcase club members’ chess-related creative projects.
When and where does the club meet?
For the 2024 Chess Club, youth members interested in leading the club will meet on site at The Collection bi-monthly.
- Saturday, March 2, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. in our Education Classroom at 610 Toulouse Street
1 - 2 p.m.: Community Chess Lesson for Beginners
2 - 3 p.m.: HNOC Chess Club History Discussion and Chess Fest Project Planning (this portion is geared toward advanced reading ages of 11-year-olds and above and may include brief walking tours around the French Quarter) - Saturday, May 11, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. in our Education Classroom at 610 Toulouse Street
1 - 2 p.m.: Community Chess Lesson for Beginners
2 - 3 p.m.: HNOC Chess Club History Discussion and Chess Fest Project Planning (this portion is geared toward advanced reading ages of 11-year-olds and above and may include brief walking tours around the French Quarter) - Saturday, July 13, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. in our Education Classroom at 610 Toulouse Street
1 - 2 p.m.: Community Chess Lesson for Beginners
2 - 3 p.m.: HNOC Chess Club History Discussion and Chess Fest Project Planning (this portion is geared toward advanced reading ages of 11-year-olds and above and may include brief walking tours around the French Quarter) - Saturday, September 7, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. in our Education Classroom at 610 Toulouse Street
1 - 2 p.m.: Community Chess Lesson for Beginners
2 - 3 p.m.: HNOC Chess Club History Discussion and Chess Fest Project Planning (this portion is geared toward advanced reading ages of 11-year-olds and above and may include brief walking tours around the French Quarter)
Chess Club is free to attend and is for all ages! RSVP to attend upcoming meetings below.
Chess Fest
The Chess Fest is an event organized by HNOC Chess Club. Click here for more information.
Check out past projects by club members!