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ROCHESTER CHESS: FREE EVENT AT THE FARMERS MARKET ON AUGUST 16, 9 AM – NOON
Rochester Chess will host a free chess exhibit at the Farmers Market Farmers Market on the fairgrounds on Saturday, August 16, 9 AM – noon. Children and adults are invited to play chess and receive instruction from our team of experienced chess coaches. Chess sets will be provided. The market is an opportunity to share your love of chess and to pick up some fresh vegetables! If you do not know how to play chess, no problem, we will teach you! We will be in the large grassy area west of the main market. No registration is required. Stop by anytime!
Questions? Contact Dennis Mays dennismays101@gmail.com
FREE CHESS CLASSES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS!
Chess coach Lucas Sanner will hold free classes for beginners to novice chess players on Tuesdays, 5 – 6 PM. Students will receive instruction on the basics of chess: piece movement, tactics, and strategy.
Site: Mayo Clinic Harwick Building, 205 Third Ave. SW, Rochester, MN. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to reserve your spot in the class: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSVWHUNnfJLyPHiL3iYGH-DZM-uiOSulL5zrjfmgbZ7Vkbgg/viewform?usp=pp_url
UPCOMING ROCHESTER CHESS TOURNAMENTS
Free Scholastic K-12 Chess Tournament on Saturday, September 6 at the Mayo Clinic Harwick Cafeteria. Four rounds of Game/30, d5s in a Swiss Style format will be played. All participants will play 4 games. No elimination. Participating in the K-12 sections requires a USCF membership (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). 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 50 registrants. Complete details and an online registration form can be found at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnH1Mjut07-KS8kYIyE-hOVBZNHo5oRXIwjCKaxvbNe1eHbQ/viewform?usp=pp_url
Parent and coach volunteers are needed. Contact Dennis Mays (dennismays101@gmail.com) for more information.
National Chess Day K-8 Scholastic Chess Tournament on Saturday, October 11 at the Northop Education Center. Online registration via Community Education opens on August 19. Celebrate National Chess Day by participating in the largest youth chess tournament in Rochester. Students can expect a supportive environment with instruction from experienced chess players and high school role models. Students will be paired with others at a similar skill level and do not need any prior experience in chess events. This opportunity is presented in partnership by Rochester Chess and Rochester Community Education.
2025 Minnesota Class Chess Championships on Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16 at the Mayo Clinic Harwick Building. Mark your calendars. More details will be posted in September.