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.