Author: Dennis Mays
RESULTS FOR THE APRIL USCF-RATED SLOW SWISS
Eighteen players participated in the April Slow Swiss in two sections. One game (G/60+30) per week was played at the club. Soren Wiedmann finished in first place with a perfect score of 3-0. He edged out Tim Schimke who finished in second place with 2.5 points. Michael Zhitnitsky and Cole Hintz tied for first place in the swiss-2 section with 2.5 points. Cole and Michael were playing in their first ever OTB tournament. Congratulations to the winners! The tournament has been rated by USCF: https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202504258932-15847453.

ROCHESTER CHESS THIS WEEK
- Zen Fusion on April 28 (4th Monday of the month, tournament starts at 6:00 PM): https://zenfusionmn.com/
- Casual Chess and Kids Chess on Tuesday, April 29. Doors open at 6:00 PM.
- Casual chess at Novios Cafe on Thursday, May 1, 1:00 – 3:00 PM.
- Cheesesteaks & Chess at Jersey Jo’s on Thursday, May 1, 4:00 – 6:00 PM.
St. Cloud Open 🏁
May 17-18, 2025
💰️ $3,600 Projected Prizes!
More high-quality chess in Minnesota. Only 90 minutes from Rochester.
10 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301 (map)
https://www.minnesotachess.com/st-cloud-open
5 Round Swiss, G/60 +30s
max two ½ pt byes, any rounds, declared before round 3
Rounds: Saturday 10am • 2pm • 6pm 🕕️
Sunday 10am • 2pm 🕙️