“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHESS COMMUNITY: PLAY IN THE 2023 ROCHESTER OPEN ON JULY 8 & 9!

Are you enjoying chess activities at the local Rochester chess club? If yes, we are encouraging you to support Rochester Chess by playing in the Rochester Open on July 8 and 9 in the Mayo Civic Center. It is our biggest event of the year which brings in chess playersRead More…

RESULTS OF QUICK/RAPID CHESS COMPETIONS

Sixteen players faced off in the Spring Quick/Rapid Reserve Section (G/15 + 10 sec increment) which was played on May 16 and 23. Congratulations to Nolan Schnaedter and Jayan Jayachandran for tying for first place. Nolan and Jayan drew their 4th round game and also their 5th round games againstRead More…

SPRING RAPIDS CONTINUE ON TUESDAY, MAY 23.

USCF-rated 2023 Spring Rapids will continue on Tuesday, May 23. Rated games of G/15 + 10 second increment will be played in two or more sections. Site: Mayo Clinic Harwick Building, South Cafeteria, 201 3rd Avenue SW, Rochester, MN. Park for free on the street after 5 PM weekdays/all dayRead More…