Author: Dennis Mays

 

FINAL RESULTS FOR THE 2022 FALL SWISS

Kevin Gaustad demonstrated why he is a chess force to be reckoned with in Rochester by winning our fall swiss with a perfect 5-0 score. George Paulik gave it his all in his final round matchup with Kevin. Four players tied for 2nd and 3rd places with 3.5 points each.

Our next USCF-rated tournament will be the 2022 Rochester Chess Championship on October 22, 23 at the Mayo Civic Center for current members of Rochester Chess. It is not too late to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTQ8GT-9bua8112Z1KRgZ8SRQ8LMjIXWJ018PZRdaW6RLdQA/viewform?usp=pp_url The deadline is October 15 at 5 PM. Entry is free! $1,500+ in prizes will be awarded.

Chess and Cheesesteak Thursday, October 13, 4 – 6 PM

Come for the chess. Stay for the cheesesteaks. On Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. (or later), Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks is back to 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. That is all you need to do. Contact Rochester Chess Club members Alex Nelson (320-583-5717, alex24947@gmail.com) or Steve Lange (507-398-9212, slange@rochestermagazine.com), if you want more information.

ROCHESTER CHESS WILL BE MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11. DOORS OPEN AT 6 PM.

Round 5 in the Fall Swiss will be played. Games start at 6:30 PM or earlier if both players agree. The pairings are

We are looking for a house player to play Wilson who has a full-point bye. His game would begin at 6:45 PM