Category: Scholastic
FREE 2024 SCHOLASTIC (K-12) USCF-RATED SWISS CHESS TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 27.
Chapter II of the scholastic chess tournaments is here: Five rounds of Game/30, d5s in a Swiss Style format will be played on Saturday, January 27. 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.
Online pre-registration is required to reserve your spot in the tournament. Participation will be limited to the first 40 registrants.
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.
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
RESULTS OF THE 2023 ROCHESTER SCHOLASTIC HOLIDAY CHESS TOURNAMENT.
Forty-four students competed in the 2023 Rochester Scholastic Holiday Tournament on December 16 in the Mayo Clinic Harwick Building. Sixteen students were participating in their first ever USCF-rated event. Thanks to the numerous volunteers and Mayo Clinic for helping make the tournament a success. An informal poll among the participants indicated that they were in favor of another tournament next month. The event could be used as a qualifier for the RASCL Junior Varsity Swiss which will be held on Saturday, February 24 at Lourdes High School. Stay tuned for details. Below are the results of the Holiday Scholastic. Congratulations to everyone for playing chess and growing your brains! 🙂 The tournament has been rated by USCF: https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202312167052-30901323.
KIDS’ NIGHT AND CASUAL CHESS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 6 – 8 PM.
Kids are welcome to play chess and receive instruction from more experienced players. Adults are welcome to play casual chess and to provide instruction if they wish. A special prize will be offered by a drawing.