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Upcoming Tournament
Memorial Day Swiss
Sat, May 23  ·  St. Angela Merici, Metairie  ·  $30 Entry  ·  USCF Rated
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Summer 2026  ·  Metairie
Chess Camps
June 22–26  &  July 13–17  ·  Logos Academy  ·  Half & Full Day Options
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KnightLight Chess — Louisiana

Think
Brighter.

Private lessons, summer camps, and rated tournaments — taught by a 1900 FIDE-rated Tournament Director who's as serious about your game as you are.

1900 FIDE Rating
20+ Private Students
TD USCF Director
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USCF Rated

Upcoming
Tournaments.

USCF rated events for all skill levels — from weekly blitz nights to full Swiss tournaments. Directed by Coach Thomas.

Southshore · Metairie, LA UPCOMING
KnightLight Memorial
Day Swiss
G/30 ; d5 · 4 Rounds · USCF Rated
📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
📍 St. Angela Merici School — 835 Melody Dr, Metairie, LA 70002
🕐 Check-in 12:30–1:00 PM  ·  Play 1:00–6:00 PM  ·  Registration closes 12:45
💵 $30 Entry Fee
📋 Bring a board & clock if you have one  ·  Notation & USCF ID required
Open (1000+)
1st — 50% + Trophy
2nd — 30%
3rd — 20%
Min: $50 / $30 / $20
U1000 (600–999)
1st — Trophy
2nd — Medal
3rd — Medal
U600 (Under 600)
1st — Trophy
2nd — Medal
3rd — Medal
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Northshore · Covington, LA Every Monday
Monday Night Chess
Panera Bread  ·  6:00–8:00 PM
3-Round Swiss · USCF Rated
📍 70411 LA-21, Covington, LA 70433
🕕 Registration on site: 6:00–6:15 PM
💵 $5 entry — cash or Venmo @knight-light
♟ Bring board & clock if possible
Prizes
🥇 1st — Panera Gift Card
🥈 2nd — Panera Bakery Sweet
🥉 3rd — Panera Bakery Sweet
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Southshore · Metairie, LA Every Thursday
Thursday Night Chess
Panera Bread  ·  6:00–8:00 PM
3-Round Swiss · USCF Rated
📍 4848 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA
🕕 Registration on site: 6:00–6:15 PM
💵 $10 entry — cash or Venmo @knight-light
♟ Bring board & clock if possible
Prizes
🥇 1st — Panera Gift Card
🥈 2nd — Panera Bakery Sweet
🥉 3rd — Panera Bakery Sweet
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Coach Thomas teaching chess — KnightLight Chess
1900 FIDE Rated
About Coach Thomas
Coach
Thomas
2020 Denker Champion · USCF Tournament Director · Chess Educator

Started playing seriously in high school with almost no experience — four years later I was Louisiana's Denker Tournament of Champions winner. I started teaching at 16 and built KnightLight from scratch because I believe everyone deserves a coach who's actually been through the journey. Now 23, oldest of 9, USCF TD, and legal assistant by day.

1900 FIDE · Certified USCF Tournament Director
20+ private students · Northshore & Southshore
Lessons come to you — your home or nearby
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What Parents Say

Results That Speak
for Themselves.

"You made chess fun and interesting for him. He doesn't easily get interested in an activity to the point of sticking with it for a long period of time. After every chess session, he would ask us if you could come back. He started asking his dad to play chess with him — now they play before bed!"
— Devanshi, parent
"As a result of Thomas' excellent tutelage, our eight-year-old son went from recreational playing to being internationally rated and winning regional championships. It is a huge confidence booster — the discipline has helped him do better in school, too."
— Parent of a student
"Improved confidence, more self-discipline, better concentration, and less screen time — thanks to Coach Thomas, our son has found an activity in which he has fun and helps him in school. It is perfect!"
— Nicholas, parent
Summer 2026

Chess Camps
at KnightLight.

A full week of chess immersion for players K–12. Morning instruction, activity breaks, free play, and afternoon deep-dives — all directed by Coach Thomas at Logos Academy in Metairie.

📍Logos Academy
315 Ridgelake Dr, Metairie, LA 70001
🕘Drop-off 8:45 AM  ·  Pick-up 3:30 PM (full day)
Half-day pick-up/drop-off at 12:00 PM
♟Beginner through advanced tracks  ·  All equipment provided
☀Instruction, Chess Freeze Tag, puzzles, free play, and friendly competition every day
🏆End-of-week mini tournament with awards
📍 Logos Academy  ·  Metairie, LA
Build Your Package
Session Type
⚠ Can't attend all 5 days? Click to prorate ▾
Price is prorated per day from the 5-day rate. Full week is always the best value.
Discounts
Add-Ons
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📅 Deadline: register at least 5 days before camp · Can't make all 5 days? Reach out — prorating available.
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8:45 AM
Drop-OffCampers arrive and get settled
9:00 AM
Morning InstructionStructured chess lesson with Coach Thomas — openings, tactics, strategy
10:00 AM
Activity BreakChess Freeze Tag & gym games — burn energy, stay sharp
10:30 AM
Midday InstructionPuzzles, analysis, and skill-building exercises
11:30 AM
Free PlayCasual games against other campers
12:00 PM
Lunch Break Morning-only students picked up here  ·  Afternoon-only students dropped off here
12:30 PM
Afternoon InstructionAdvanced concepts, opening prep, and game review
1:30 PM
Activity BreakChess Freeze Tag & gym games
2:00 PM
Afternoon SessionTournament prep, endgame training & coached games
3:00 PM
Free PlayWrap-up games & casual play
3:30 PM
Pick-UpEnd of day — see you tomorrow!
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Location Northshore & Southshore, Louisiana
Website knightlightchess.com