“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



FINAL RESULTS OF THE SUMMER CLASSICAL SWISS ARE IN!

Congratulations to John Bitz for winning the Summer Classical Swiss with a perfect 4-0 score! George Paulik, Anthony Szarka, and Ethan Kaske tied for 2 – 4 places with scores of 3-1. I hope everyone had fun. The tournament has been rated by USCF: https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202308229872-30768305 The next swiss begins onRead More…

FALL CLASSICAL SWISS BEGINS ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, AT 6:30 PM. REGISTRATION ONLINE IS REQUIRED. PLEASE REGISTER SOON.

The Fall 2023 Classical Swiss will begin August 29. One or more sections of 8 players players of similar rating will play 3 games. Time control will be G/60, d30. Please register online by noon on Monday, August 28 to be paired in the first round: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ15iULQr47IiqDuPx54Ben1cnXgOS-PLROdJoqLGf9dfo5w/viewform?usp=pp_url Prizes: $50, $25,Read More…

ROCHESTER CHESS THIS WEEK:

Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks: Come for the chess. Stay for the cheesesteaks. On Thursday, August 24 from 4-6 p.m., Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks is hosting casual chess at its one-of-a-kind shop at 187 18th Ave SW (in the small strip mall across the Frontage Road from the McDonald’s on 2ndRead More…