Author: Dennis Mays
MINNESOTA CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 1. SAVE YOURSELF A FEW BUCKS AND REGISTER NOW.
For the first time ever, the Minnesota Class Championships will be played outside of the Twin Cities. We are hoping for a high turnout, including many local players, to help convince the MSCA that Rochester is an important venue for chess tournaments.
We are partnering with the Minnesota State Chess Association to host the event in the Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester.
Compete with your peers and vie for the coveted title of Class Champion!
Winner of Master/Expert section qualifies for 2024 State Championship playoffs!
Winner of Class A qualifies for 2024 State U2000 playoffs!
4 Round Swiss: USCF rated (membership req.)
Time Control: G/90 +30s
Rounds: Saturday 11am, 4pm & Sunday 9:30am, 2pm ️
Byes: max two ½ point byes, any rounds, declared before R3
More details and a link to registration can be found on the MSCA Events page: https://www.minnesotachess.com/class-championships
Two more benefits of being a member of Rochester Chess!
Rochester Chess is happy to offer free chess instruction to current members. WFM Jovana Milosevic has created a chess course on Udemy on the basics of chess strategy. You can obtain access to the course at this link: https://www.udemy.com/course/the-basics-of-chess-strategy/?coupon Code=ROCHESTERCHESS2023 Use coupon code: ROCHESTERCHESS2023. Learn more about Master Milosevic at this link: https://rochesterchess.com/?page_id=4341
Master Milosevic has also created a series of videos on the chess classic My System by Aron Nimzowitch. This book is a must read for all serious chess players. Master Milosevic’s explanations of Nimzowitch’s chess principles are clear and concise. The videos are available for free to current members of Rochester Chess. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoJcql6hdZYMSakEpqJS1vnRvHG-QVh1y
You can check the status of your Rochester Chess membership here: https://rochesterchess.com/?page_id=3099
MINNESOTA CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL BE HELD IN ROCHESTER ON NOVEMBER 11-12, 2023!
For the first time ever, the Minnesota Class Championships will be played outside of the Twin Cities. We are hoping for a high turnout, including many local players, to help convince the MSCA that Rochester is an important venue for chess tournaments.
We are partnering with the Minnesota State Chess Association to host the event in the Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester.
Compete with your peers and vie for the coveted title of Class Champion!
Winner of Master/Expert section qualifies for 2024 State Championship playoffs!
Winner of Class A qualifies for 2024 State U2000 playoffs!
4 Round Swiss: USCF rated (membership req.)
Time Control: G/90 +30s
Rounds: Saturday 11am, 4pm & Sunday 9:30am, 2pm ️
Byes: max two ½ point byes, any rounds, declared before R3
More details and a link to registration can be found on the MSCA Events page: https://www.minnesotachess.com/class-championships
Scholarships are available for scholastic players to help cover the cost of registration. Direct inquires to me: dennismays101@gmail.com.