Author: Dennis Mays
Chess and cheesesteaks, Thursday February 24 at Jersey Jo’s.
Come for the chess. Stay for the cheesesteaks. On Thursdays from 2-6 p.m., Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks has been hosting casual chess at its one-of-a-kind shop at 187 18th Ave SW (in the small strip mall across the Frontage Road from the McDonald’s on 2nd St. SW). Stop in for casual chess (and, really, there’s no obligation to buy food).
2022 RASCL SWISS TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 AT MAYO HIGH SCHOOL.
2022 RASCL SWISS TOURNAMENT on Saturday, February 26, 2022, 8:45 AM to 2:30 PM at Mayo High School Mohlke Center, rooms 2-254 & 2-257 (2nd floor). Enter the building through door 6, south entrance, and look for signs to the room.
Open to any student not playing in the varsity RASCL City Cup Team Tournament. This Swiss tournament will be held concurrently with the RASCL City Cup to provide an opportunity for scholastic players not competing in the City Cup. Four rounds of Game 30+3s in a Swiss Style format will be played. No elimination. All participants will play 4 games. Participants will be required to record their moves and use a chess clock. Trophies/medals will be awarded to the top five finishers. Registration (free) is required to reserve your spot in the tournament.
Check in with the tournament director by 8:45 AM to confirm your participation:
Round 1: 9:00 AM
Round 2: 10:10 AM
Lunch Break: 11:20 AM (FREE PIZZA!) Bring money for snacks and softdrinks at the concession stand.
Round 3: 12:00 PM
Round 4: 1:10 PM
Awards Following Round 4 at about 2:20 PM