“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



ROCHESTER CHESS JUNE 1-7 + ROCHESTER CHESS FESTIVAL JULY 10-12, 2026.

Tuesday, June 2: Free Chess Class, 5 – 6 PM led by Coach Lucas in the Mayo Clinic Harwick Building. Casual chess and kids chess, 6 – 8 PM. Wednesday, June 3: Free casual chess at Novios Cafe, 1 – 3 PM. All are welcome. Come for great coffee, drinks,Read More…

RESULTS OF THE MAY SLOW SWISS + UPCOMING EVENTS.

Rochester Chess hosted the Rochester May Slow Swiss (G/60+30) on 5/12, 5/19, and 5/26. Fifteen players competed in 2 sections. Cole Lappi won the upper section with a perfect 3-0 score. Andrew Merkel won the lower section also with a perfect 3-0 score. The winners were awarded a full-year membershipRead More…

ROCHESTER CHESS, MAY 25 – 31 + TCCL NEWS.

Monday, May 25: Zen Fusion – 4th Monday of every month come test your skills at chess. Happy hour during game and win great prizes. Starts at 6 pm sharp. https://zenfusionmn.com/ Tuesday, May 26:  May USCF-Rated Slow Swiss Round 3. Games start at 6:30 pm. Prizes will be awarded to theRead More…