Compete with your peers! The Class Champs is a unique event that closely groups players by rating. Three playoff spots for the 2026 Closed State Championship Playoffs are on the line! The tournament will be held in the Mayo Clinic Harwick Cafeteria, 205 3rd Avenue SW, Rochester.

Sarah Wahl will be directing. Chess sets and clocks will be provided. Complete details can be found at this link: https://www.minnesotachess.com/class-championships

In 2003, when the class championships were held in Rochester, over one-third of the participants were members of the Rochester Chess Club. We are hoping that local players will show their support of major chess tournaments in Rochester by participating in the event this year.