Strategic Thoughts NOLA

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Strategic Thoughts NOLA Connecting people in our community through the appreciation of strategic thinking and chess!

We provide youth chess programs in schools and chess courses at NORD centers. We are building and bringing together a diverse group of chess enthusiasts!

The opening tournament of the New Orleans Youth Chess season is October 3rd!
09/23/2026

The opening tournament of the New Orleans Youth Chess season is October 3rd!

Chess at NORD Commission Centers will take place in Algiers only this week at Morris Jeff Rec Center, today, Monday, Sep...
09/21/2026

Chess at NORD Commission Centers will take place in Algiers only this week at Morris Jeff Rec Center, today, Monday, September 21, from 6–7:30 p.m.

Registration is still open! The registration link and instructions are in our bio. You can also register onsite!

Next week, programming will take place only at Milne Recreation Center in Gentilly on Thursday, October 1, from 6–7:30 p.m.

Starting October 5, all sites will return to their regular schedules. Chess at NORD Centers participants may attend sessions at any location during regularly scheduled program times.

Hope to see you there!

09/21/2026

Meet your LCA Board Members. We are here to promote chess in LA. If you need to reach us or would like someone to visit your club or event, email us: [email protected]

Chess at Milne tonight! 6p-7:30p!
09/17/2026

Chess at Milne tonight! 6p-7:30p!

Chess at Lyons Center 6pm!
09/15/2026

Chess at Lyons Center 6pm!

The NORD Chess at the Centers program, presented by Strategic Thoughts NOLA, begins this week!Programming will take plac...
09/14/2026

The NORD Chess at the Centers program, presented by Strategic Thoughts NOLA, begins this week!

Programming will take place at three locations across the city:

* Mondays – Morris Jeff Center
2529 General Meyer Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114
* Tuesdays – Lyons Center
624 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115
* Thursdays – Milne Center
5420 Franklin Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122
All classes are held from 6:00–7:30 p.m. and are open to youth ages 6–14.

To register, visit the NORD registration website:
https://laneworleansweb.myvscloud.com/
Enter “Strategic Thoughts” in the search box.

(Link in Bio on IG)

Program Fee:
$50 per participant
$40 per participant for families registering multiple siblings or families who qualify for financial assistance
The program runs from September 14 to November 21, with each center following a slightly different six-week schedule.

Morris Jeff Center – Mondays
September 14
September 21
September 28 – No Class
October 5
October 12 – No Class
October 19
October 26
November 2 – Last Scheduled Class
November 9 – Makeup Day
November 16 – Makeup Day
December 5 – NORD
Community Chess Day Tournament

Lyons Center – Tuesdays
September 15
September 22 – No Class
September 29 – No Class
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27
November 3 – Last Scheduled Class
November 10 – Makeup Day
November 17 – Makeup Day
December 5 – NORD Community Chess Day Tournament

Milne Center – Thursdays
September 17
September 24 – No Class
October 1
October 8
October 15
October 22
October 29 – Last Scheduled Class
November 5 – Makeup Day
November 12 – Makeup Day
November 19 – Makeup Day
December 5 – NORD Community Chess Day Tournament

One benefit of registering for NORD Chess at the Centers is that participants may attend classes at any of the three locations. For example, a player registered at Lyons Center on Tuesdays may also attend Morris Jeff on Mondays and Milne on Thursdays.
Please spread the word to families with young people interested in learning chess. We look forward to seeing everyone this season!

The 2026–2027 New Orleans Youth Chess seasonis here!In partnership with Downriver Chess and Crescent City Chess, Strateg...
09/10/2026

The 2026–2027 New Orleans Youth Chess seasonis here!
In partnership with Downriver Chess and Crescent City Chess, Strategic Thoughts NOLA is excited to announce another season of competitive youth chess in New Orleans.
The season begins with our first tournament on October 3and will give young players opportunities throughout the year to compete, improve their games, and work toward becoming some of the strongest scholastic players in the city.

Let the games begin!

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2600 A P Tureaud Ave
New Orleans, LA
70119

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