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ROCHESTER CHESS AT THE FARMERS MARKET ON JULY 10
Rochester Chess, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will host a free chess exhibit at the Farmers Market on the fairgrounds on Saturday, July 10, 9 AM – noon. Children and adults are invited to play chess games and receive instruction from our team of experienced chess coaches. Chess sets and masks will be provided. The market is an opportunity to share your love of chess and pick up some fresh vegetables!
You do not know how to play chess? No problem, we will teach you! We will be in the large grassy area near the music. No registration is required. Stop by anytime! I hope to see you there. Questions? Contact Dennis Mays dennismays101@gmail.com
NOTICE ABOUT CONSTRUCTION AT THE PLAYING SITE
The Mayo Clinic Superior Drive Support Center is undergoing construction which could alter access to the South Cafeteria. Please enter through the entrance on the SE side of the building and follow the signs to the South Cafeteria. The club opens at 6 PM and chess games start at 6:30 PM. All attendees must be free of COVID symptoms and wear a mask. Text me at 507-254-6809 if you have questions.
Reminder: Register for the chess tournaments that will begin on Tuesday, July 6, if you have not done so already.
Rochester Chess will hold a United States Chess Federation (USCF)-rated in person (OTB) 4-round swiss tournament. One game per week will be played at a slow time control, G/60+30. The first game will be on Tuesday, July 6. Each side has 60 minutes to make all of their moves and receives an additional 30 seconds after each move from move 1. A current membership in the USCF is required for registration and participation. You can join USCF or renew here: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess. Membership in the Rochester Chess Club is not required at this time to participate. Up to 2 half point byes are available in rounds 1-3. Games start at 6:30 PM. Other times and dates can be arranged by the participants as long as they let me know. Entry fee: $5 (pay at the door or “donate” to Rochester Chess online). Prizes: $100 first, $60 second, $40 third. Pre Registration is required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe96Y3eR9SRBHeRbqFabaXMWIf9-U-YvZuOsnLGtWG2MUnZTg/viewform?usp=pp_url
Rochester Chess will be hosting a 4-round swiss tournament for novice and improving players (children and adults) who want more practice before playing in a USCF-rated tournament. Two rounds (games) each will be played on July 6, and July 13 starting at 6:15 PM. Registration is free but advanced registration is strongly recommended: Registration form. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers.
In addition to these tournaments, the club will be open for individuals to play casual games of chess.