“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



Puzzle night second edition!! Prizes are available for those rated 1600 and under but higher rated players are welcome to compete.  Come in from the cold for a fun filled night of analysis at the Rochester Chess Club.

Casual chess and kids are welcome. Sent from my iPhone

RESULTS OF THE MINNESOTA OPEN WARM-UP SWISS.

Twenty players competed in the Minnesota Warm-up Slow Swiss tournament which was completed on February 11. The tournament has been rated by USCF: https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202502111302.0-16917452. Eli Goplen (8th grade at Willow Creek) won first place in the Bronze section with a perfect 3-0 score. Eli is making a habit of winningRead More…

FINAL ROUND PAIRINGS FOR THE SLOW MN OPEN WARM-UP ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11. CASUAL CHESS AND KIDS ARE WELCOME.