Tuesday, October 7:  Game analysis. Bring a copy of an interesting game that you would like to share with the group. Casual chess and kids are welcome. Doors open at 6 PM.

Thursday, October 9: Free senior chess at Novios, 1 – 3 PM https://www.novioscafe.com/. Free casual chess at Jersey Jo’s, 4 – 6 PM https://www.jerseyjos.com/.

Saturday, October 11: National Chess Day Scholastic (K-8) Tournament on October 11, 2025. Community Education online registration has been inadvertently closed for the event. This error should be rectified by Monday, October 6. https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/course/25199/2025-fall-youth%E2%80%941/rochester-scholastic-chess-tournament-gr-k-8. Volunteers are needed.

The Minnesota Chess Class Championships return to Rochester, November 15-16! Compete with your peers! The Class Champs is a unique event that closely groups players by rating. Three 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. Complete details and a link to online registration can be found here: https://www.minnesotachess.com/class-championships.