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2018 Rochester July Quick Chess Tournament, July 10 and 17, with cash prizes!
Rochester Chess will be hosting a 4-round USCF-rated Quick Tournament on July 10 and 17, 6:30 – 9 PM. Two games will be played each night. G/25; 4-second delay (quick rated only so no risk to your regular rating). Up to 2 half-point byes may be requested in rounds 1-3. A zero-point bye is available for round 4. USCF membership is required.
Registration: Free if you register online using link below (strongly recommended to help us start on time) or onsite from 6:15 – 6:30 PM. Onsite registration is $5.
Prizes (based on 12 participants): $50 first place; $30 second place; $15 third place; $10 under class prize.
Location: Mayo Clinic Harwick Cafeteria, 203 3rd avenue SW, Rochester.
Register online:
Upcoming events in Rochester Chess!
Rochester Chess will be hosting an unrated bughouse tournament on July 3, 6:30 – 9:00 PM in the Harwick. Yes, you heard me correctly. I am supporting bughouse at Rochester Chess for the loyal fans of the chess variant. But that is not all! Casual chess games of standard chess are encouraged. We will also be analyzing games from recent tournaments: the Rochester Open and the Twin Ports Open. Please bring your score sheets and share your thoughts on your games with the other club members.