January Slow Chess Recap: USCF Results
Maor jumped out to a 1.5 point lead in the 2015 Grand Prix (link on the right) by winning the January slow chess with a perfect score 5/5!  We had a 3-way time for 2nd place between Scott Regener, George Paulik and Dennis Mays.  Frank Fulsom and Gil Baron both had notably strong performances, each gaining >100 rating points.

Tuesday:  Grand Prix Event #2, Blitz
Matt will be directing the >1000 Grand Prix section, G/3 + 2inc.  10 rounds.   Free to play.
Jack will be directing the <1000 Blitz section with a slightly slower blitz time control and less rounds.  Free to play.
Both sections start at 7:00 and players can pick which section they’d like to play in.

The schedule for February and March is now posted!  Details on the right sidebar.

Memberships
We encourage our regular attendees to sign-up for the Rochester Chess Club and the United State Chess Federation.  RCC membership information and member list are provided on our RCC Membership page.  To sign-up/renew an RCC membership you can use PayPal on the left sidebar of the website or pay at the club.  USCF memberships are required if you’d like to play in our rated tournaments.  Join the USCF link.

Tomorrow: January Slow Chess for players >1000 or who love slow time controls.   Games start at 7:00.  Remaining players we will run a  2 round rated G/25 d5 tournament at 7:15.  To sign-up for USCF please visit https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php, or I can help you at the club on Tuesday.  We will have an unrated section as well.

Next Week Tuesday: 2nd Grand Prix event, don’t miss it!  10 rounds of blitz action.

Today: January Slow Chess for players >1000 or who love slow time controls.   Games start at 7:00.  Remaining players we will run a  2 round rated G/25 d5 tournament at 7:15.  To sign-up for USCF please visit https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php, or I can help you at the club on Tuesday.  We will have an unrated section as well.

January Slow Chess:  Pairings/Standings
Send Matt an email or tell in person to register, mjensen23@gmail.com.  We will find everyone a game and byes are allowed.  Most regular club members rated over 1000 will be playing in this event.

2015  Grand Prix Schedule.