Club de Ajedrez La Plata

Club de Ajedrez La Plata is a nonprofit chess club in La Plata, Argentina, founded on November 18, 1952. Located at Calle 6 No. 1050, at the corner of 54, it serves as a gathering place for the city’s chess community, with more than 300 active players and activities for children, teenagers, young adults, and adults. The club welcomes players at every level, from beginners to experienced competitors, and is open to members Monday through Friday from 6 to 10 p.m.

Its chess school offers classes for children from age six, beginners learning from scratch, and intermediate students, with two classes each week for each listed course. The club also organizes weekly tournaments and events in different formats, including rapid chess and IRT competitions valid for FIDE ratings. Its Monday Open is a longstanding tournament for players across the region. Members can also take part in conferences, simultaneous exhibitions, friendly games, and social activities.