The three slow quads are set (G/90 + 5 sec delay, one game per week). Participants in the quads have committed to playing all 3 rounds (April 16, 23, and 30). Individuals participating in the 3-round mini-swiss (G/90 + 5 sec delay, one game per week) may request one half-point bye for any round.  If you do not have time for the tournament, stop by for a casual game of chess.

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. Follow signs first to restrooms and then to an elevator. Ride up to the third floor and it opens into the cafeteria. Thanks to Paul Kinion and the RCTC math department for sponsoring this event

The RCTC March-April Madness Slow Tournament has been rated! The tournament was a great success with 21 total participants. Congratulations to the winner Matt Jensen who finished with a perfect 4-0 score. Close behind were George Paulik with 3.5 points and Jovana Milosevic with 3 points. Jai Knuth had a breakout tournament by defeating some serious chess players. Jai gained 185 rating points in the process.   http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201903266622.0-16782221 Our newest club members Isaac and Luke Sellon did well in their first USCF-rated event scoring 1.5 points each, which earned them provisional ratings of 1000 and 927, respectively.

Rochester Chess will host rapid unrated G/15 +5s delay quads and game analysis on April 9. Bring your game scores to analyze.

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. Follow signs first to restrooms and then to an elevator. Ride up to the third floor and it opens into the cafeteria. Thanks to Paul Kinion and the RCTC math department for sponsoring this event