Author: Dennis Mays

 

PAIRINGS FOR ROUND 2 IN THE WARMUP FOR THE 2024 ROCHESTER OPEN

Round 1 was affected by the weather with many participants electing to stay safe at home. Good choice! A few brave souls decided to play chess despite the hazards. Below are the pairings for round 2. Late joiners are welcome but please let me know as soon as possible.

Coach Grant will continue his free class on Tuesday, May 28. Please arrive by 5:30 PM if possible.

ROCHESTER FREE SENIOR CASUAL CHESS AT NOVIOS CAFE ON THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1-3 PM.

Join Dave Frogner and others for casual chess at Novios Cafe (former Dunn Brothers) on Thursday, May 16 at 1 PM.

WARMUP FOR THE ROCHESTER OPEN STARTS ON MAY 21. PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE.

Three-four rounds of Game/60+30s increment in a Swiss or quad format will be played. Membership in USCF is required (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Games start at 6:30 PM. Half-point byes are available for schedule conflicts. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetMCnfSzDT0W7U1n8dkFPKymBFknMMEGw3uls1Q4P8_Gc09g/viewform?usp=pp_url

 Free chess instruction for beginners and novice players on May 21, 5:30 – 6:30 PM.