Author: Dennis Mays
ROCHESTER CHESS FEBRUARY 2 – 8.
Tuesday, February 3: Casual chess and kids chess at the club. Doors open at 6 pm.
Slow quads. Three rounds of Game/60+30s increment in a Quads format (4-player round robin) will be played beginning on Tuesday, February 3 through Tuesday February 17, with February 24 as a make up date for games. If the number of players does not break out evenly, a small Swiss section will be added. Membership in USCF is required (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Games start at 6:45 PM. No byes are available in quad play. TD Matt Markland (mwmarkland@gmail.com) will be playing and directing.
Wednesday, February 4: RASCL (scholastic) meet number 5 hosted by Byron High School. Games begin at 3:45 pm. Enter through the main entrance where there is a circular drop-off point, this entrance will put you into the commons/lunch area. Turn left and walk a few steps to the chess room (labelled MPR, multi purpose room). Spectators are welcome!
Thursday, February 5: Free casual chess at Novios Cafe, 1 – 3 PM. Note we are returning to Novios.
STRUCTURED 16-WEEK CHESS TRAINING PROGRAM BY WFM JOVANA MILOSEVIC.
WFM Milosevic is offering a discounted beta program to gather feedback on her chess training program. The program is designed for beginners who rarely blunder pieces outright but often miss forks, pins, skewers, and similar tactical threats.
The discounted beta program will be $15 per week ($240 total for 16 weeks), with the following structure:
- Pre-recorded 1-hour lesson
Each week, beginners will receive a structured, one-hour video lesson covering a key concept. They can watch at their own pace and pause or rewatch any section. - Training materials and exercises
They’ll also get a set of exercises each week designed to strengthen your overall chess skills. These cover important tactical and checkmating patterns, as well as opening, middlegame, and endgame fundamentals. - Email support
Throughout the week, they can ask any questions that arise while watching lessons or working through the exercises. I’ll respond personally, clarifying concepts and providing guidance. These questions also help me understand common beginner challenges, so I can continuously improve the program. - Optional group call at the end of the week
At the end of the week, there’s an optional live group session where we’ll review tricky concepts, answer questions, and provide additional examples to reinforce learning.
You can learn more about the program and WFM Jovana here: https://chesscoachjovana.com/16-week-training-program. Her email address is jovana51796@gmail.com
ROCHESTER CHESS: JANUARY 26-FEBRUARY 1.
Monday, January 26: Zen Fusion Game On! 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/. Kids eat free on Mondays with a paid adult.
Tuesday, January 27: Casual chess and kids chess at the club. Doors open at 6 pm. Game analysis; bring an interesting game to share with others.
Wednesday, January 28: RASCL (scholastic) meet number 4 hosted by Rochester Math and Science Academy. Games begin at 3:45 pm. Spectators are welcome!
Thursday, January 29: Free casual chess at Apache Mall food court, 1 – 3 PM.
Reminder: register for the slow chess quads starting on Tuesday, February 3; directed by Matt Markland: https://rochesterchess.com/?p=6058