Coach Joe Lessard

Joe with the Hartford DIG Chess Team

Coach Joe Lessard was born in Springfield, MA and has played chess for most of his life. His current USCF Rating is 1524.

Recently, he tied for 3rd in the U1600 section of the Bradley Open and won the U1800 section of the Springfield Chess Club Championship.

Coach Joe graduated from Western New England University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Coach Joe is also passionate about theatre.  His favorite roles played on stage have been Professor Callahan (the bad guy) in Legally Blonde, Cogsworth and Maurice in Beauty and the Beast.

Joe studying at his home in Enfield, CT