Author: Dennis Mays
CALDER NGUYEN WINS SPRING CLASSICAL SWISS
Twelve players competed in the swiss section of the spring classical. Calder finished in first place with a perfect 3-0 score. Calder will be competing this weekend in the Minnesota Scholastic K-8 Playoff. The top six in the middle school section of the State Scholastic Tournament will be competing for the right to represent Minnesota at the National Barber Tournament of Grade K-8 Champions which begins in late July 2024 in Norfolk, Virginia. Good luck Calder!
Expert Justin Ricker won the top quad section with another perfect 3-0 score. Congratulations Justin.
FREE APRIL 2024 SCHOLASTIC (K-12) USCF-RATED SWISS CHESS TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 13.
Five rounds of Game/30, d5s in a Swiss Style format will be played. No elimination. All participants will play 5 games. Membership in USCF is required (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Participants will be required to record their moves and use a chess clock. Chess sets and clocks will be provided. Half-point byes are available for schedule conflicts.
Parent/coach volunteers are needed. Contact Dennis Mays (dennismays101@gmail.com) for more information.
Trophies/medals will be awarded to the top finishers.
Site: Mayo Clinic Harwick Cafeteria, 201 Third Ave. SW, Rochester, MN. Online pre-registration is required to reserve your spot in the tournament. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd33AD-VeUakT5nCucNVcF19XKQf5FNb97WiajyVfD92Rq4wA/viewform?usp=pp_url
Participation will be limited to the first 40 registrants.
Schedule:
Check in with the tournament director by 8:45 AM to confirm your participation:
Round 1: 9:15 AM
Round 2: 10:25 AM
Lunch Break: 11:35 AM (on your own)
Round 3: 12:15 PM
Round 4: 1:25 PM
Round 5: 2:35 PM
Awards Following Round 5 at approximately 4:00 PM
SENIOR CHESS ON THURSDAYS AT NOVIOUS CAFE.
Are you looking for for casual chess? Join us at the Rochester Senior Chess Club which meets informally on most Thursday afternoons, 1:00 – 3:00 PM at NIVIOS Cafe’ (formerly Dunn Bros.) which is across from 125 LIVE on Elton Hills Drive.
If you want more information contact Dennis Mays: dennismays101@gmail.com.