“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



2024 Rochester Chess Open at Mayo Civic Center, July 6th-7th

Round Times for all sections (5-round Swiss, USCF membership required). Time Control: G/60 + 30 second increment per move. Forfeit time is 30 min after round start time. Saturday Sunday $5400 Total Projected Prizes Based on 150 Participants. Open Section (based on 30: U1900 Section (based on 30):  U1500 SectionRead More…

PUZZLE NIGHT TUESDAY, APRIL 23!

FREE CHESS INSTRUCTION PLUS CASUAL CHESS ON TUESDAY APRIL 16, 6 – 8 PM AT THE CLUB.

New or inexperienced chess players are invited to the club to learn from our more experienced club members. I am asking our club regulars (both youth and adults) to help less experienced chess players improve their play.