Author: Dennis Mays
ROCHESTER CHESS: FREE EVENT AT THE FARMERS MARKET ON JUNE 3, 9 AM – NOON
Rochester Chess, an educational nonprofit, will host a free chess exhibit at the Farmers Market on the fairgrounds on Saturday, June 3, 9 AM – noon. Children and adults are invited to play chess and receive instruction from our team of experienced chess coaches. Chess sets will be provided.
The market is an opportunity to share your love of chess. If you do not know how to play chess, no problem, we will teach you! This event will be a lot of fun. We will be in the large grassy area near the music. No registration is required. Stop by anytime! We hope to see you there.
Questions?
Contact Dennis Mays: dennismays101@gmail.com
ANALYSIS OF GAMES FROM THE CHICAGO OPEN ON TUESDAY, MAY 30.
Club member Michael Gilligan will be analyzing his games played over Memorial Day Weekend in the Chicago Open. The Chicago Open game analysis session will be continued next week on June 6 by Matt Jensen. All are welcome to play casual chess games.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHESS COMMUNITY: PLAY IN THE 2023 ROCHESTER OPEN ON JULY 8 & 9!
Are you enjoying chess activities at the local Rochester chess club? If yes, we are encouraging you to support Rochester Chess by playing in the Rochester Open on July 8 and 9 in the Mayo Civic Center. It is our biggest event of the year which brings in chess players from around the area including, masters from Rochester and other communities. Last year, 121 players participated in the event.
There are plenty of prizes ($3,000 guaranteed) in the Open, U1900, U1500, and U1000 sections to make it worth your while. Club member George Paulik took home the $300 first prize in the U1900 section last year.
Register online by June 10 for the early discount: https://rochesterchess.com/?p=4167
Questions: dennismays101@gmail.com.