2023 ROCHESTER OPEN: FINAL EARLY DISCOUNT DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS MIDNIGHT SATURDAY, JULY 1.
The 2023 Rochester Open promises to be even more exciting than the 2022 edition! So far, 141 players have registered, including 13 Masters in the Open Section. $3000+ in prizes will be awarded to the winners. The games will be played in the ballrooms on the second floor of theRead More…
CHESS AND CHEESESTEAKS AT JERSEY JO’S TODAY, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 4 – 6 PM
Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks: Come for the chess. Stay for the cheesesteaks. On Thursdays 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 2nd St. SW).Read More…
LEARN AND PLAY CHESS AT THE FARMERS MARKET. FREE EVENT ON SATURDAY, JULY 1!
Rochester Chess will host a free chess exhibit at the Farmers Market on the fairgrounds (Rochester Farmers Markets) on Saturday, July 1, 9 AM – noon. Children and adults are invited to play chess games and receive instruction from our team of experienced chess coaches. Chess sets will be provided.Read More…

