Tomorrow: Casual Night starting at 7 PM.   We are holding off on having a celebration at the club even though it was mentioned in the calendar.  Yifu Yang has volunteered to help with the kids.   Parents if you’d like access to the parent list and sign-up please let us know.

RCC Closed Championship:
Group Phase
Maor Leker Locker and Scott Riester won their respective groups, both going a perfect 6/6.
Group A:  Maor (6), Justin (4), Paul (2), Jack (0)
Group B: Scott (6), Roy (3.5), Tom (2.5), Rhatah (0)
The top 2 from each group have advanced to play 2 game elimination matches.
Quarter-Finals
Justin – Scott (0-1)     Maor – Roy (0-1)
Round 2 for both match-ups will be played on 9/1  7:00 PM at the club.

Minnesota Blizzard:
The Minnesota Blizzard play their first match tomorrow night!  If you haven’t heard of the Blizzard please check out their website for details.  Many of the top players in the state are on the team.  MN Blizzard site.

Tonight:   G/15, inc/3 USCF rated.  4 Rounds.  Matt is TD.  Starts at 7:00.  Free for members, $3 for non-members.

Twin Ports: Kevin Gaustad won the U1800!  Tom Brinkmann tied for 2nd!  Full results.

Tomorrow: Dennis will host an unrated tournament with prizes!  It will be G/15 inc/5 starting around 7:00.  Thanks Dennis!

Twin Ports Open:  This fun annual event is held in Duluth on August 15-16.  You can find the flyer on the Twin Ports Chess Club website.