“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



ROCHESTER CHESS EVENTS IN JUNE

Saturday, June 6: Rochester Chess will host a free chess exhibit at the Rochester Farmers Market on the fairgrounds on Saturday, June 6, 9 AM – noon. Children and adults are invited to play chess and receive instruction from our team of experienced chess coaches led by coach Kevin. ChessRead More…

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…