Washbear Chess Club

US Chess Federation affiliate in Louisville, KY.

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Classical Tournaments

US Chess regular rated events

Trash Panda Throwdown #9

3SS, G/60;+30

October 24, 2026

$30
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Players thinking during a tournament round.

Blitz Tournaments

US Chess blitz rated round robin.

Every other Friday 7pm

Mile Wide Beer Co. 636 Barret Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204
Chess players playing blitz in a brewery taproom.

Every Tuesday at Awry

Casual chess meetup.

Tuesdays 6pm - 10pm

Awry Brewing 1025 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
A row of three of chess games in progress at a bar.

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