Washbear Chess Club

US Chess Federation affiliate in Louisville, KY.

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US Chess Federation Affiliate

View the club's US Chess Federation tournament history.

Club History

In April 2025, Alex Gustafson became a US Chess Club Tournament Director and created Washbear Chess Club in Louisville, KY.

On July 1st, 2025, the club began its weekly meetup at Awry Brewing that still happens every Tuesday.

On September 14th, 2025, the club organized its first US Chess rated tournament. Meetup regular Jacob Johnson won the event.

Tournament Director Alex Gustafson awarding a certificate and cash prize to event winner Jacob Johnson

Alex Gustafson awarding Jacob Johnson a winner's certificate and cash prize.

On December 1st, 2025, Alex became a US Chess Local Tournament Director.

On December 6th, 2025, the club sponsored a team for the KY Team Chess Championship earning 2.0 points in 4 rounds.

Members of the team in matching t-shirts pose for a portrait

Members of the 2025 Kentucky Team Championship team. Left to right: Tyler Mathis, Trey Lemon, Alex Gustafson, and Bryan Miley

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