“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



RESULTS OF THE MSCA CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS

MSCA in collaboration with Rochester Chess and the Mayo Civic Center held their Minnesota Class Championships in Rochester on November 11, 12. This is the first time to our knowledge that the class championships have been held outside the Twin Cities area. Ninety-two players competed in one of ten sectionsRead More…

GAME ANALYSIS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 6:30 – 8:30 PM + CASUAL CHESS.

Master Matt will be analyzing some of his games and the games of others who played in the Minnesota Championships this past weekend. Create a study of your games on Lichess to make it easier to share. We will be meeting in the Mayo Clinic Harwick Building in conference roomRead More…

FREE 2023 HOLIDAY USCF-RATED SCHOLASTIC (K-12) SWISS CHESS TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16.  

Four – five rounds of Game/30, d5s in a Swiss Style format will be played. No elimination. All participants will play 4 or 5 games. Membership in USCF is required (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Participants will be required to record their moves and use a chess clock. Chess sets and clocks will beRead More…