About This Tournament
Event Overview
Lafayette Open 2025 National Chess Day
Saturday, Oct 11 – Sunday, Oct 12, 2025
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
$2,100 Prize Fund - Fully GUARANTEED!
Place Prizes: $500 - $250 - $100
Class Prizes: U1800 $250 - $125; U1400 $250 - $125
Entry Information
EF: $75 preregistered by 10/10; $85 at 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
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