TCCL is the MSCA’s premier fun chess event focused on the team and social aspects of our chess community‼️ It has been part of the Minnesota chess community each year for the last 7 decades. 💫

This year, teams of 4 players will compete on Friday nights in one of two divisions. Teams will be placed in the upper Gold Division based on their results in the 2022-2023 season and team rating. The top 6 teams from last year will be automatically seeded in the Gold Division. The Open Division is for all other teams. Visit the MSCA website for all of the details: https://www.minnesotachess.com/tccl

In previous years, Rochester Chess has fielded up to 3 teams (one in each of 3 divisions at that time). Last year the Rochester Knights (team members Paul Novotny (captain), Jake Kohlenberg, Larry Jasperson, Paul Kinion, Roy Knuth, and Jai Knuth) started off strong winning 3 out of their first 4 matches, which put them tied for 3rd place. The Knights eventually finished in 12th place out of 21 teams. Paul Kinion was the second medalist on board 3.

This year, Rochester Chess will sponsor up to 3 TCCL teams. Entry fee is $160 per team. The schedules are below:

🟣 Open Division (Swiss)

R1: Sep 29, 2023
R2: Oct 20
R3: Nov 17
R4: Dec 8
R5: Jan 19, 2024
R6: Feb 16
R7: Mar 15

🟡 Gold Division (Round Robin)

​R1: Sep 22, 2023
R2: Oct 6
R3: Nov 3
R4: Dec 1
R5: Jan 12, 2024
R6: Feb 9
R7: Mar 1

Please answer this question: If you are you interested in playing on a team in the TCCL, can you play as a regular (competing in 5 of 7 matches or as a sub as needed)?