Category: Chess Tournaments
2019 Rochester Open Results
Hello All,
Enclosed are links to the results of the 2019 Rochester Open held at RCTC this past weekend. Sixty-five chess players competed for cash prizes or trophies in 4 sections. Thanks to Paul Kinion and the RCTC math department for providing the space and equipment. Congratulations to Andrew Titus for winning the title of 2019 Rochester Open Champion with a score of 4.5-5.0 giving up only a draw to Rochester Master Dexter Thompson. Dexter recently moved to Rochester from Seoul, South Korea. Let’s all welcome Dexter to our community.
Congratulations to local favorite Golden Peng who had a breakout tournament gaining 175 rating points. Golden is now a class B player. Diego Behnke dominated the U1600 section with a 5-0 score, 2 full points ahead of his nearest rival. Danny Lincoln won the bantam section with a perfect 4-0 score. The Rochester Open was Danny’s first chess tournament. Not a bad start Danny.
The USCF has posted the tournament results of the rated secions: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201906222242-17085082
Take care,
Dennis
Pairings for Round 3 in Jovana’s June Tournament; Online Registration for the Rochester Open
The pairings for Jovana’s June Tournament are below. We are looking for a house player due to an odd number of players in the master section. Let me know in advance by email if you want to play.
Register online for the 2019 Rochester Open, June 21 and 22. at RCTC: 2019_RO_Flyer_6_17
Reminder to Register Online for the 2019 Rochester Open, June 21 and 22 at RCTC
2019 Rochester Open at Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC)
June 21. 22, 2019 | Masters Enter Free (Anyone ever at or above 2200 USCF). Registration online is required for free entry. https:/onlineregistration.cc/RCC/RO2019
Sponsored by Rochester Chess and RCTC Math Department
Chief TD: Dennis Mays, Assistant TDs: Matt Jensen and Dan Voje
Organizers: Matt Jensen, Paul Kinion, and Dennis Mays.
Premier (open to all): 5 SS. RDS 1, 2, G/30, d5; RDS 3-5, G/60, d5. EF: $50 online by 6/19 ($65 at site). USCF required. Masters enter free.
$$ b/20: $425, $215, $105, U2000 $85, U1800 $85.
Rochester RDS 1 & 2: Friday, June 21, 7:00, 8:20 P.M.; Saturday 9:30, 12:10, 2:30
Chess Castle RDS 1 & 2: Wednesday, June 19, 7:00, 8:20 PM, directed by Dan Voje
Amateur (U1600): 5 SS. RDS 1, 2, G/30, d5; RDS 3-5, G/60, d5. EF: $30 online by 6/19 ($45 at site). USCF required.
$$ b/20: $240, $120, $60, U1400 $50, U1200 $50.
Rochester RDS 1 & 2: Friday, June 21, 7:30, 8:50 P.M.; Saturday 9:30, 12:10, 2:30
Chess Castle RDS 1 & 2: Wednesday, June 19, 7:00, 8:20 PM, directed by Dan Voje
Reserve (U1200): 5-SS. G/30, d5. EF: $15 online by 6/19 ($20 at site). USCF required.
PZ: 1st-7th trophies. RDS: Saturday only, 9:30, 10:40, 12:30, 1:40, 2:50
Bantam (U800/Unrated): 4-SS. G/30, d5. EF: $15 online by 6/19 ($20 at site). Free entry for RCTC students. USCF membership is not required.
PZ: 1st-7th trophies. RDS: Saturday only, 9:30, 10:40, 12:30, 1:40
Registration and Advance Entry
Advance Entry: https://onlineregistration.cc/RCC/RO2018
On-Site:
Friday for Premier and Amateur in Rochester, 6:45 – 7:15 PM
Saturday for all sections 8:45 – 9:15 AM
Up to 2 half-point byes are available in all but the last round in all sections.
Questions? Please email Dennis Mays (dennismays101@gmail.com or call/text (507-254-6809).
Site: Rochester Community and Technical College, East Hall
851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Directions: Park in the main lot on the east side of the main campus. Enter through the Hill Theater/East Hall entrance; it’s closest to the lot. Take the stairs or elevator to the second floor to rooms EA 234, 241, and 244.