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FREE ENTRY FOR MASTERS DEADLINE IN THE 2022 ROCHESTER OPEN HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JUNE 18.
Registration by June 18 (note extension of one week) is required for free entry for masters in the 2022 Rochester Open. All Masters, including those whose current rating is equal to or less than 2200, can register for free by sending an email to Dane Zagar (danezagar@gmail.com) and Dennis Mays (dennismays101@gmail.com) with your USCF ID and noting any bye requests.
LEARN AND PLAY CHESS AT THE FARMERS MARKET. FREE EVENT ON JUNE 18!
Rochester Chess will host a free chess exhibit at the Farmers Market on the fairgrounds (Rochester Farmers Markets) on Saturday, June 18, 9 AM – noon. Children and adults are invited to play chess games 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 don’t know how to play chess? No problem, we will teach you! This event will be a lot of fun. 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
2022 ROCHESTER OPEN FIRST EARLY DISCOUNT FOR REGISTRATION IS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 11!
If you are planning on playing in the Rochester Open, the first deadline for early online registration ($50) is on June 11. Each week thereafter, registration increases $10 to a maximum of $100. Save money and register early here: https://rochesterchess.com/?page_id=3721
Why play in the 2022 Rochester Open? 1) It will be a great tournament with some of the best players in Minnesota participating. 2) You will be supporting chess in Rochester by playing in a tournament that is a first of its kind. 3) I told you so (to borrow a phrase from Ben Finegold).