Category: Information
RESULTS OF THE 2021 EARLY SUMMER ONLINE SLOW SWISS
Congratulations to Michael Kern for winning the Online 2021 Early Summer Slow Swiss with a score of 3.5 – 0.5. The event was held over 4 weeks with one slow game per week. Michael gave up only one-half point by taking a bye in round 1. Michael was closely followed by the Georges Berg and Paulik who each had 3 points. Thanks to everyone for playing.
The current plan is to hold future tournaments in person (OTB) at Mayo Clinic Superior Drive Support Center on Tuesdays, 6 – 9 PM in the south cafeteria. See the next post for directions. Our in person tournaments will be rated by the USCF. Please join USCF or renew your membership if it has expired: https://new.uschess.org/form/membership
COVID UPDATE: ROCHESTER CHESS WILL RESUME WEEKLY IN-PERSON MEETINGS ON JUNE 15. IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY, PLEASE GET VACCINATED!
Rochester Chess will begin meeting weekly in-person on June 15, 6 – 9 PM, in the South Cafeteria in the Mayo Clinic Superior Drive Support Facility, 3050 Superior Dr. NW, Rochester, MN 55905.
In our recent COVID survey, 96% (24/25) of respondents were fully vaccinated or had antibodies to COVID from a previous infection. Sixty-eight percent (17/25) of respondents were comfortable with no restrictions on attendance while 32% (8/25) said only individuals who were fully vaccinated or had antibodies should be allowed to attend. One parent responding for her 8-year-old child (too young for vaccination at this time) was concerned about him unknowingly transmitting COVID to an unvaccinated adult.
BOTTOM LINE: All attendees will be required to be free of COVID symptoms and to wear a mask. IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY, PLEASE GET VACCINATED ASAP.
We are encouraging children to arrive at the club as close to 6 PM as possible so we can include them in an event for younger chess players.
Park in the employee lot and enter through the main entrance on the south side of the building. Summon security by pressing the red button. Tell security you are there for the chess club. They will unlock the door for you. Follow the signs to the south cafeteria. Text me at 507-254-6809 if you have any questions.
ROCHESTER CHESS FREE EVENT AT FARMERS MARKET ON JUNE 12
Rochester Chess will host a free chess exhibit at the Farmers Market on the fairgrounds (Rochester Farmers Markets) on Saturday, June 12, 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. You don’t know how to play chess? No problem. We will teach you! This event will be a lot of fun and you can pick up some fresh vegetables! We will be in the large grassy area near the band. Stop by anytime! I hope to see you there. Questions? Contact Dennis Mays dennismays101@gmail.com
Let me know if you are able to help us coach chess.