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Rebirth of the Minnesota Chess Journal!
Minnesota Chess Journal Publication Team of Tim Radermacher, Joe Longen, and Nels Truelson have published the online version of Volume 2, 2021 of the MCJ. You can catch up on chess events/results of local players by accessing it at this link: https://3f60867b-42d9-4bbd-a200-b7a9c967b674.filesusr.com/ugd/3f240a_baee817a724d4049b0a707a2490b1687.pdf
MCJ was first published in 1964! It went dormant in 2011 but hopefully now it will remain active for years to come. Please contact the Minnesota State Chess Association (MSCA) board if you would like to contribute to the journal: msca.board@gmail.com
Master Game Analysis on ChessGoals YouTube Channel
Master Matt Jensen analyzes his hard fought game with Master Thompson played in the final round of the September Slow Quads on his ChessGoals YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChessGoals. He demonstrates how he analyzes games first without a computer and later checks his analysis with Stockfish.
Take a look at some of Matt’s other YouTube Videos (made in partnership with Jesse Buss). Subscribe to their channel to help them reach their goal of 1000 subscribers by the end of the year (It is free).
Check out their ChessGoals website for improving players. https://chessgoals.com/
Contact Matt directly if you are looking for a deal on his products. mjensen23@gmail.com
Rochester Chess, Tuesday, September 28.
SWISS AND QUADS: The final round of the September 2021 Slow Swiss will be held on Tuesday, September 28. Isaac Sellon and Steve Lange both have 3-0 scores and will be playing against one another for first place. Games start at 6:30 PM. Alternative dates and times can be negotiated if both players agree and they inform me ahead of time. Spectators are welcome.
Master Matt Jensen and Master Thompson tied for first place in the top quad with 2.5 points each that included their hard-fought draw in the final round. Soren Wiedmann continued his winning streak by finishing with a perfect 3-0 score in the second quad. The prizes were $40 for first place in the quads.
Site: Mayo Clinic Harwick Building, South Cafeteria, 201 3rd Avenue SW, Rochester, MN. Park for free on the street after 5 PM or in a nearby parking ramp. Participants must be free of COVID symptoms and wear a mask. If you have not already done so, please get vaccinated for the safety of all.
Other attendees are invited to play in the casual quads.
POP-UP CHESS ON PEACE PLAZA: The final session of Pop-up Chess will be held on peace plaza, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, on September 28. Stop by anytime and play chess in the fresh air.