Format: 6-Player Round Robin (5 games, G/60 + 30 sec) in the Premier Section and 5-round Swiss (5 games, G/60 + 30 sec) in the Amateur Section (open to all). USCF membership required.

Round Times for Premier and Amateur:

Saturday, October 22, 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM

Sunday, October 23, 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

Site: Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN (Note update)

Eligibility: Open to all current members of Rochester Chess. You can renew or join here: https://rochesterchess.com/?page_id=3099 Seeding in the Premier Section will be based on regular USCF rating in the September Supplement.

Prizes: Winner of the Premier Section will be declared the 2022 Rochester Chess Champion. Trophy and $1,000. Winner of the Amateur Section will be declared 2022 Rochester Amateur Chess Champion. Trophy and $500.

Registration online required by October 15 (FREE ENTRY): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTQ8GT-9bua8112Z1KRgZ8SRQ8LMjIXWJ018PZRdaW6RLdQA/viewform?usp=pp_url

The 6 highest rated players who accept the invitation to play will be seeded in the Premier Section. Remaining players who respond will be placed in the Amateur Section (5-round Swiss event).

Chess sets and clocks will be provided.