ROCHESTER CHESS THIS WEEK, AUGUST 11-17.
Monday, August 11: Poker and chess tournament at LTS Brewing Company, 6 PM, https://www.ltsbrewing.com/
Tuesday, August 12: Free chess class for children and adults, 5 – 6 PM at the Mayo Clinic Harwick Building. Let us know you will be attending by registering online
Tuesday, August 12: Round 3 of the Summer Slow Swiss. Pairings have been revised and will be posted at the club. Games start at 6:30 PM unless otherwise noted. Casual chess and kids are welcome! Club doors open at 6:00 PM.
Thursday, August 14: Free casual chess at Novios Cafe, 1 – 3 PM https://www.novioscafe.com/ and Jersey Jo’s, 4 – 6 PM https://www.jerseyjos.com/.
Saturday, August 16: Free chess instruction and play for children and adults at the Farmers Market Farmers Market, 9 AM – Noon.
Reminder: Register for the Free Scholastic K-12 Chess Tournament on Saturday, September 6 (9:30 AM – 3:30 PM) at the Mayo Clinic Harwick Cafeteria. Directed by Matt Markland. Four rounds of Game/30, d5s in a Swiss Style format will be played. Trophies will be awarded to the winners. Participating in the K-12 sections requires a USCF membership (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). A separate unrated K-2 section will be held (11:45-3:00). 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 are at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnH1Mjut07-KS8kYIyE-hOVBZNHo5oRXIwjCKaxvbNe1eHbQ/viewform?usp=pp_url.