Author: Dennis Mays

 

NEXT FREE CASUAL CHESS AT NOVIOS WILL BE ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1 – 3 PM.

KIDS NIGHT AND CASUAL CHESS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26! DOORS OPEN AT 6 PM.

Stop by for casual chess and to help less experienced players improve. Bring your score sheets from the November Scholastic to share with the club members.

SLOW CHESS IS BACK STARTING ON DECEMBER 3 WITH THE NUTCRACKER SWISS!

Four rounds of Game/60;+30 in a Swiss Style format will be played. All participants will play 4 games.  No elimination. Participation requires a USCF membership (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Chess sets and clocks will be provided. Half-point byes are available for schedule conflicts.

TD: Matthew Markland, mwmarkland@gmail.com

Registration: You may also contact the TD directly via e-mail above. Limited on-site registration on 12/3/2024. Online pre-registration is preferred: https://forms.gle/2ZcSQzvrEAhDwH4e8 Online registration closes on 12/2/2024 at 9pm CST.

Site: Mayo Clinic Harwick Cafeteria, 201 Third Ave. SW, Rochester, MN.

Sections: Open and U1000, but that may change depending on the number of entries.

Byes: 1/2 point byes are available in advance for any round.

Dates: Tuesday nights, 12/3/2024, 12/10/2024, 12/17/2024, 01/07/2025.

Time: Games start at 6:30pm unless negotiated between players. On 12/3/2024, on-site registration will be available from 6:00-6:20pm.