Author: Dennis Mays
FREE CASUAL CHESS AT NOVIOS CAFE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1 – 3 PM.
You are invited to join Dave Frogner and others for free chess at Novios on Thursday, October 31, 1 – 3 PM. Enjoy a pumpkin pie latte with oat milk while you are playing chess! Halloween costumes are optional. 😉
KIDS’ NIGHT AND CASUAL CHESS ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29!
Kids and adults are invited to play chess for fun! Doors open at 6 PM. Our hope is that adult experienced players will share their knowledge with less experienced youngsters.
REMINDER: Register for the November scholastic tournament on November 16: Four rounds of Game/30, d5s in a Swiss Style format will be played. All participants will play 4 games. No elimination. Participation in the K12 USCF-rated sections requires a USCF membership (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Chess sets and clocks will be provided. Half-point byes are available to accommodate schedule conflicts.
Parent/coach volunteers are needed. Contact Dennis Mays (dennismays101@gmail.com) for more information.
Trophies/medals will be awarded to the top 7 finishers in each section.
Site: Mayo Clinic Harwick Cafeteria, 201 Third Ave. SW, Rochester, MN. Online pre-registration is required to reserve your spot in the tournament: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSwhpWF5kWjxK9-YgRRiJTcVYy8AjkkDu1Uws1vxC_e91RIA/viewform?usp=pp_url Participation will be limited to the first 50 registrants. So register soon!
FREE 2024 SCHOLASTIC (K-12) SWISS CHESS TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 (NOTE REVISED DATE). INCLUDES USCF-RATED SECTIONS.
Four rounds of Game/30, d5s in a Swiss Style format will be played. All participants will play 4 games. No elimination. Participating in the K12 USCF-rated sections requires a USCF membership (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Chess sets and clocks will be provided. Half-point byes are available to accommodate schedule conflicts.
Parent/coach volunteers are needed. Contact Dennis Mays (dennismays101@gmail.com) for more information.
Trophies/medals will be awarded to the top 7 finishers in each section.
Site: Mayo Clinic Harwick Cafeteria, 201 Third Ave. SW, Rochester, MN. Online pre-registration is required to reserve your spot in the tournament: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSwhpWF5kWjxK9-YgRRiJTcVYy8AjkkDu1Uws1vxC_e91RIA/viewform?usp=pp_url Participation will be limited to the first 50 registrants. So register soon!
Schedule for the K-12 USCF-rated section:
Check in with the tournament director by 9:45 AM to confirm your participation:
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:10 AM
Lunch Break: Immediately after your round 2 game ends (on your own)
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 2:10 PM
Awards following Round 4 at about 3:30 PM.
Schedule for the grades 3-12 unrated sections:
Check in with the tournament director by 9:45 AM to confirm your participation:
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:10 AM
Lunch Break: Immediately after your round 2 ends (on your own)
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 2:10 PM
Awards following Round 4 at about 3:30 PM.
Schedule for the grades K-2 unrated section:
Check in with the tournament director by 11:45 AM.
Round 1: 12:10 PM
Round 2: 12:50 PM
Round 3: 1:30 PM
Round 4: 2:10 PM
Awards at about 3:00 PM