Rochester Chess hosted the Rochester May Slow Swiss (G/60+30) on 5/12, 5/19, and 5/26. Fifteen players competed in 2 sections. Cole Lappi won the upper section with a perfect 3-0 score. Andrew Merkel won the lower section also with a perfect 3-0 score. The winners were awarded a full-year membership to Rochester Chess. Thanks to everyone who competed. The event has been rated by USCF: https://ratings.uschess.org/event/202605260373?section=0.

June will be packed with local chess events directed by TD Matt Markland. The chess starts with Thinker Quads on Saturday, June 13 in the Mayo Clinic Harwick Building. G/60, d5. Rounds at 10 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM, no byes. Matt plays and directs. Register online: https://forms.gle/ofFFRwqJuUoNmdLw5

The June Slow Swiss (Rochester Open Warm Up!) G/60,+30s increment will be held on June 16, 23, 30 in the Mayo Clinic Harwick Building. Matt plays and directs. Register online: https://forms.gle/BqTrcUkDQnDFTeiy8