Author: Dennis Mays
Game Analysis and Casual Chess on Tuesday, September 17. Chess camp on Saturday, September 28.
Bring you favorite game for sharing with the club members or play casual chess on Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 – 9:00 PM.
Rochester Chess Mini-Camp for Youth and Adults on Saturday, September 28, 9 AM – Noon at RCTC, East Hall Rooms 124 and 128.
When: Saturday, September 28, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Rochester Community and Technical College, East Hall Rooms 124 and 128
About the lead instructor:
Dexter Thompson is a US Life Chess Master with over 35 years of experience teaching chess to adults and children. He has won numerous chess championships in the US and Japan over the course of his career. His Master’s thesis at Wayne State University demonstrated how chess improved children’s academic performance. Experienced chess coaches Rob Newshutz and Paul Kinion will be assisting Dexter. Participants will be divided in groups based on their chess playing experience.
Approximate Camp Schedule
8:45 – 9:00: Check-in
9:00 – 9:30: Tactics!
9:30 – 10:30: Dexter will pair players for G/30 games with notation. Dexter and other coaches will help players analyze their games afterwards.
10:30 – 11:30: Game analysis
11:30 – 12:00: Important endgames
Wrap-up
Tuition: $20 + $10 for additional family members. Registration online is strongly encouraged to help us plan for the camp. Payable onsite. Contact Dennis Mays for information about scholarships: dennismays101@gmail.com
Questions? dennismays101@gmail.com
TCCL Scrimmage + Casual Chess on Sep 10. Chess at the Farmers Market on Sep 14.
The members of the Twin Cities Chess League Rochester teams will be playing a warm-up match of unrated games at a time control of G/90; d5 on Tuesday, Sep 10 to help prepare for the first TCCL match of the season (Sep 13). Rochester will have 2 teams competing in the league this year. The Rochester Ultimates and the Rochester Knights are led by team captains Rob Newshutz and Paul Kinion, respectively. During the season, 7 matches are held at a frequency of one Friday match per month at the Roseville Skating Center. TCCL is steeped in MN chess tradition where some of the state’s most experienced chess players compete. TCCL teams of four play in 4 sections based chess playing experience. Scholastic teams are welcomed. You can find out more at this link: https://www.minnesotachess.com/tccl
Casual chess will also be featured on Sep 10.
Rochester Chess will have an exhibit at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday, September 14, 9 AM – noon. The market is an opportunity to help spread your love of chess. Visitors range from serious players to individuals who are interested in learning more about the game. It is a lot of fun and you can take time out to pick up some locally grown vegetables. 🙂 We will be at the back of the market on the grass near the river and in the shade of an enormous cotton wood tree. Stop by anytime! I hope to see you there.
Late Summer Slow Tournament has been Rated
The results of the late summer slow tournament are on the USCF site: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201909034312-14582752
Congratulations to Rob and Kevin who tied for first place in their section and to Bob F, Soren, Hans, and Aaron who tied for first place in their section. Many “extra” games were played in an attempt to provide an opportunity for players to play a rated game if their opponent cancelled at the last minute.