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Rochester Chess Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit bringing free and low-cost chess instruction, casual play, and USCF-rated tournaments to our community since 2008.

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Every Tuesday

Casual play night, all skill levels welcome

USCF Rated

Monthly tournaments with official ratings

100% Non-Profit

Free to all in the chess community

Club News & Updates

Welcome to the New Rochester Chess Club Website!
Announcements

Welcome to the New Rochester Chess Club Website!

We are excited to launch our redesigned website! Here you will find up-to-date event schedules, tournament archives, and ways to get involved with our non-profit chess community. Browse the Events page for our weekly Tuesday night meetups and upcoming USCF-rated tournaments.
June 18, 2026
Coach Lucas' mini Chess-Camp: Unleash your child's inner Grandmaster!
Community

Coach Lucas' mini Chess-Camp: Unleash your child's inner Grandmaster!

Is your child ready to learn the ultimate game of strategy, focus, and fun? Join us for an exciting, high-energy Beginner Mini Chess Camp hosted by the incredible Coach Lucan Sanner! Whether your child has never touched a chess piece or just knows the basic moves, this camp is the perfect launching pad. Coach Lucas breaks down the game into simple, engaging lessons that make learning chess feel like solving an awesome puzzle.

🌟 Camp Highlights
  • Foundations First: Master how pieces move and capture.
  • Smart Strategies: Learn opening moves and checkmate patterns.
  • Fun Mini-Games: Play interactive chess puzzles and variants.
  • Life Skills: Build patience, focus, and sportsmanship.
June 18, 2026
Rochester Chess Festival Registration Now Open
Tournaments

Rochester Chess Festival Registration Now Open

2026 ROCHESTER CHESS FESTIVAL

JULY 10 – 12

3 EVENTS:

  • TANDEM SIMULTANEOUS EXHIBITION, 7 PM, FRIDAY JULY 10
  • ROCHESTER OPEN, JULY 11-12
  • MIDWESTERN WOMEN AND GIRLS’ CHAMPIONSHIP, JULY 11-12

$7,000 IN PROJECTED PRIZES

REGISTER ONLINE BY 6/20 TO SAVE UP TO $30 OVER ONSITE REGISTRATION: https://www.minnesotachess.com/rochester-chess-festival
A limited number of scholarships are available for scholastic players. Contact me for more information.
June 18, 2026