Monday, October 27: Free casual chess at Zen Fusion: https://zenfusionmn.com/

Tuesday, October 28:  Free chess class for adults and children, 5 – 6 PM.

Casual chess and kids are welcome. Doors open at 6 PM.

Thursday, October 30: 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/.

The Minnesota Chess Class Championships return to Rochester on 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.