Author: Dennis Mays
REMINDER TO REGISTER FOR THE MAY SLOW SWISS. STARTS ON MAY 12.
May Slow USCF-Rated Swiss: Three rounds of G/60+30s increment on May 12, 19, & 26. Register online here: https://forms.gle/C7rLbPeDemYG4emS9.
ROCHESTER CHESS MAY 4-10.
Tuesday, May 5: Casual chess and kids’ chess at the club. Doors open at 6 pm.
Wednesday, May 6: Free casual chess at Novios Cafe, 1 – 3 pm. All are welcome. Come for great coffee, drinks, and delicious food. https://www.novioscafe.com/
May Slow USCF-Rated Swiss: Three rounds of G/60+30s increment on May 12, 19, & 26. Register online here: https://forms.gle/C7rLbPeDemYG4emS9.
RESULTS OF THE APRIL SLOW SWISS
The Rochester 2026 April Slow Swiss was played over 3 consecutive weeks at the Mayo Clinic Harwick Building beginning on April 14. Twenty players competed in one of two sections. Piyush Mukherjee won the premier section with a perfect 3-0 score. Lucas Sanner finished in second place with 2 points. Ephraim Makelele Kabunda won the reserve section with a perfect 3-0 score. Tor Anderbeck was close behind in second place with 2.5 points. The tournament has been rated by USCF: https://ratings.uschess.org/event/202604280413
The winners Piyush Mukherjee and Ephraim Makelele Kabunda received a one-year extension to their membership to Rochester Chess ($40 value).
