Author: Dennis Mays
JOIN ROCHESTER CHESS FOR CASUAL, OUTDOOR CHESS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 9 AM – NOON, AT THE FARMERS MARKET
Rochester Chess will host a free chess exhibit at the Farmers Market on the Olmsted County fairgrounds (Rochester Farmers Markets) on Saturday, October 7, 9 AM – noon. Children and adults are invited to play chess games and receive instruction from our team of experienced chess coaches. Chess sets will be provided. The market is an opportunity to share your love of chess and to pick up some fresh vegetables. 😉
If you don’t know how to play chess? No problem, we will teach you! We will be in the large grassy area near the band. Stop by anytime!
ROUND 2 PAIRINGS IN THE AUTUMN CLASSICAL
Below are the pairings for round 2 in the Autumn Classical. If you cannot make it, please let me know as soon as possible. Games start at 6:30 PM or earlier if the opponents agree. It is not too late to jump into the tournament. Send me an email: dennismays101@gmail.com.
Special pairing: Terry Devine (w) – Wilson Wang (b)
RESULTS OF THE SUMMER CLASSICAL QUADS PART II AND FALL CLASSICAL SWISSES.
The summer classical quads (g/60, d30, double round robin sections) part II have been rated by USCF: https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202309194472-12562041. Congratulations to the winners who all received a warm hand shake from the TD: Matt Jensen, Michael Gilligan, and Jai Knuth each finished in first place at least 1.5 points above their nearest rivals in their respective sections.
The Fall Classical Swisses have been rated by USCF: https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202309173022.0-30937184. Congratulations to the section winners: George Paulik, John Bitz, and Audrey McCollough for winning their sections with perfect 3-0 scores!
Due to popular demand, we will continue playing classical chess games beginning on Tuesday, September 26. You can register online at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ15iULQr47IiqDuPx54Ben1cnXgOS-PLROdJoqLGf9dfo5w/viewform?usp=pp_url