Washbear Chess Club

US Chess Federation affiliate in Louisville, KY.

An AI-generated illustration of a raccoon holding a chess piece

Fall 2025 T-Shirt

Limited Time: Order by November 18th, 2025

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Alex modelling the chess club's Fall 2025 t-shirt design, featuring a fake 1960s style magazine cover.
A black t-shirt with the design of a fake magazine featuring a raccoon playing a simul chess exhibition on the cover.

Upcoming Tournaments

US Chess Rated Events

Trash Panda Throwdown #2

3SS, G/60;+30

Nov 8th, 2025

$30
Trash Panda Throwdown #3

3SS, G/60;+30

January 31, 2026

$30
Quad Paws #1

Quads RR

Feb/Mar 2026

TBD
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Four players at a chess tournament.
Tournament Director Alex Gustafson awarding a Winner's certificate and cash prize to event winner Jacob Johnson.
Two players analyzing their game after a tournament round.

Knight Time at Awry

Casual chess meetup.

Tuesdays 6pm - 10pm

Awry Brewing 1025 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
Two smiling men playing chess.
A row of three of chess games in progress at a bar.
Four people playing chess at separate tables with brewery tanks and hanging art in the background.

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Join the Discord to chat with club players. Also the best place for any questions about the club.

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The Facebook group has more photos, event reminders, and updates about other chess events in the Louisville area.

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