Calculation Training Class: National Master Matt Jensen will be concluding his class on “Calculation Training – a Mini-Series” on Tuesday, January 31, 7:00 – 8:30 PM in the Mayo Clinic Harwick Building. This class is part IV in which Matt will discuss Intermediate Moves, Imagination, and Traps, three important concepts in calculation. Space is limited.

As always, attendees are welcome to play casual chess.

USCF-rated 2023 Winter Swiss: Remember to register for the USCF-rated 2023 Winter Swiss which will begin on February 7. Rated games of G/60 + 30s increment will be played in person, one game per week on Tuesday evenings. Games begin at 6:30 PM. Alternative dates and times can be negotiated if both players agree and they inform me ahead of time. Register by noon on Monday, February 6 to be paired in the first round: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnw1m_bp5Zgek5sHs70kNQe9luWtOztpkj1y-9zbKE5UKY1A/viewform?usp=pp_url Half-point byes are permitted. 

Chess Mini-Camp: There is still space available in the Chess Mini-Camp for Adults and Youth which will be held on Saturday, February 11. Tuition: $20 + $5 for each additional family member. Payable onsite by check or cash. Contact Dennis Mays for information about scholarships. Online registration is required. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegWjqjXQuQ52TnUrlJf4yulnCiwity1afufNiJA1LFo-nDxg/viewform?usp=pp_url

Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks: Come for the chess. Stay for the cheesesteaks. On Thursdays from 4-6 p.m., Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks is 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 have fun! Contact Rochester Chess Club members Alex Nelson (320-583-5717, alex24947@gmail.com) or Steve Lange (507-398-9212, slange@rochestermagazine.com), for more information.