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FREE ENTRY FOR MASTERS DEADLINE IN THE 2022 ROCHESTER OPEN HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JUNE 18.
Registration by June 18 (note extension of one week) is required for free entry for masters in the 2022 Rochester Open. All Masters, including those whose current rating is equal to or less than 2200, can register for free by sending an email to Dane Zagar (danezagar@gmail.com) and Dennis Mays (dennismays101@gmail.com) with your USCF ID and noting any bye requests.
LEARN AND PLAY CHESS AT THE FARMERS MARKET. FREE EVENT ON JUNE 18!
Rochester Chess will host a free chess exhibit at the Farmers Market on the fairgrounds (Rochester Farmers Markets) on Saturday, June 18, 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. The market is an opportunity to share your love of chess and to pick up some fresh vegetables. 😉
If you don’t know how to play chess? No problem, we will teach you! This event will be a lot of fun. We will be in the large grassy area near the band. Stop by anytime! I hope to see you there. Questions? Contact Dennis Mays dennismays101@gmail.com
Rochester Mini-Chess Camp for Youth and Adults, Saturday, June 25, 2022, 9 AM – Noon at Mayo Clinic Harwick Building Cafeteria
Aimed at players rated U1400 USCF or below. Participants will be divided in to groups based on their chess playing experience. Lead instructors: Grant Jones and Dennis Mays
Approximate Camp Schedule
9 AM – 9:30
Tactics!
9:30 – 10:30
• Advanced Participants: Play one game (G/30 with notation). Coaches will help players analyze their games afterwards.
• Intermediate and Novice Participants: Opening principles and Opening tactics will be discussed.
10:30 – 11:15
Deep game analysis of their annotated game with a chess coach
11:15– 12:00 PM
Endgames you must know
Wrap-up
Tuition: $20 + $10 for each additional family member. Registration is required:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8tjDV9XEL_m7B2gVdD4eA35YQWe5oYqmN6jjyNDNEWkjGgw/viewform?
Payable on PayPal (https://rochesterchess.com/?page_id=3095) or by check sent in advance to Rochester Chess, 2202 Ponderosa Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902. Contact Dennis Mays for information about scholarships.
Questions? dennismays101@gmail.com