Author: Dennis Mays
2023 Sheridan Wyoming FIDE Open Chess Tournament, May 5 – 7.
Mark your calendar for the 2023 Sheridan Wyoming FIDE Open Chess Tournament, May 5 – 7 featuring a $7,575 prize fund!. Rub shoulders with Ben Feingold and others at this prestigious event.
You can register here: https://www.sheridanchess.com/
While you play chess your family members can enjoy the beauty of the area: https://www.google.com/search?q=sheridan+wyoming&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS878US879&sxsrf=AJOqlzX328rKj6iIFH7uolpeu9AR6EmuZw:1678407380587&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&vet=1&fir=Snwrsm57PKYyEM%252CjpZmuCkxNKn0tM%252C%252Fm%252F011ggh&usg=AI4_-kTi9b7rNk4IOw9Hf6FwYgGH5mzjPQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiN9dTditD9AhVLlIkEHVojBfkQ_B16BQiAARAB#imgrc=ZRRDXouRIceNHM
CHEESESTEAKS AND CHESS TODAY, MARCH 9.
Come for the chess. Stay for the cheesesteaks. On Thursdays from 2-6 p.m., Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks has been hosting casual chess at its one-of-a-kind shop at 187 18th Ave SW (in the small strip mall across the Frontage Road from the McDonald’s on 2nd St. SW). Stop in for casual chess (and, really, there’s no obligation to buy any food).
Rochester Mini-Chess Camp for Youth, March 18, 2023, 9 AM – Noon at Mayo Clinic Harwick Building Cafeteria
Lead instructors: Jacob Arroyo and Dennis Mays. This camp is intended for novice to intermediate scholastic players.
Approximate Camp Schedule
- 9 AM – 9:30 Tactics!
- 9:30 – 10:30 Intermediate participants will play one game (G/30 with notation). Coaches will help players analyze their games afterwards. Novice Participants will play 2 games (G/15)
- 10:30 – 11:15 Analysis of games with a chess coach
- 11:15 – 12:00 Opening tactics
Wrap-up
Tuition: $20 + $5 for each additional family member. Payable onsite. Advanced registration is required. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdILrtSg5tyWLBRtKlYcV04rMHRrGkIGJMyN-3hNri6KVtfA/viewform?usp=pp_url
Contact Dennis Mays for information about scholarships: dennismays101@gmail.com