“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



RESULTS OF THE MARCH MENTAL GYMNASTICS

The March Mental Gymnastics chess event was held on March 16 at Mayo Clinic. Eighteen players participated in one of three quads or in a mini-swiss. The event was directed by Matt Markland. Thank you Matt! The event has been rated by USCF: https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202403169432-12402235.

REMINDER TO REGISTER FOR THE FREE TUESDAY NIGHT BLITZ ON MARCH 19

Tuesday Night Blitz at the Rochester Chess meeting on Tuesday, March 19. USCF-Rated Blitz: G/5;d0. 5 Double Rounds (10 games) Swiss starting at 6:30 PM. USCF membership is required. Open to all ratings. Entry fee: Free event but you must SIGN UP https://forms.gle/RwqMNP2uQv2n9cVQ8. Please register before 6:00 PM online. Site: Mayo Clinic HarwickRead More…

Century HS Chess Team’s Second Place Finish Leads Rochester’s Success At The 2024 Scholastic State Tournament

By Chuck Handlon, Secretary / Treasurer Rochester Area Scholastic Chess League March 9, 2024. The Century HS Varsity Chess Team achieved the highest placement in its 24-year history at the Minnesota State Chess Association 2024 K – 12 Scholastic Tournament. Century finished second with 18 points, just shy of defendingRead More…