“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



MINNESOTA CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL BE HELD IN ROCHESTER ON NOVEMBER 11-12, 2023!

For the first time ever, the Minnesota Class Championships will be played outside of the Twin Cities. We are hoping for a high turnout, including many local players, to help convince the MSCA that Rochester is an important venue for chess tournaments. We are partnering with the Minnesota State ChessRead More…

REMINDER: REGISTER FOR THE CLASSICAL SWISS STARTING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24.

If you have not done so already, this is a reminder to register for the 3 – 4 round classical chess tournament which will begin on October 24. If you are interested in playing, please register online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ15iULQr47IiqDuPx54Ben1cnXgOS-PLROdJoqLGf9dfo5w/viewform?usp=pp_url

Game Analysis and Casual Chess

Club members Michael Gilligan and Tim Schimke will be analyzing their games from recent events. National Master Matt Jensen will be moderating. You are encouraged to bring your games to join the fun. The best way to share your game is to enter it in Lichess or Chess.com. Others areRead More…