Four rounds of Game/60+30s increment in a Swiss format will be played on Tuesdays, December 2 – January 6. Membership in USCF is required (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Games start at 6:30 PM. Half-point byes are available for schedule conflicts. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each section. TD Matt Markland will be playing and directing. Reserve your spot by registering online. https://forms.gle/1QjH7rkG883tcbuw7

Site: Mayo Clinic Harwick Cafeteria, 205 Third Ave. SW, Rochester, MN.

November 18. Free chess class for adults and children by Coach Lucas, 5 – 6 PM. Game analysis session. Bring your interesting games to share with the club members, 6:30 – 8:30 PM.

News: Eighty-eight chess players competed in the MSCA class championships on November 15 and 16 at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester. Final standings can be found on the MSCA site: https://www.minnesotachess.com/.