“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



CHEESESTEAKS AND CHESS TODAY, MARCH 9.

Come for the chess. Stay for the cheesesteaks. On Thursdays from 2-6 p.m., Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks has been 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). Stop in forRead More…

Rochester Mini-Chess Camp for Youth, March 18, 2023, 9 AM – Noon at Mayo Clinic Harwick Building Cafeteria

Lead instructors: Jacob Arroyo and Dennis Mays. This camp is intended for novice to intermediate scholastic players. Approximate Camp Schedule Wrap-up Tuition: $20 + $5 for each additional family member. Payable onsite. Advanced registration is required. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdILrtSg5tyWLBRtKlYcV04rMHRrGkIGJMyN-3hNri6KVtfA/viewform?usp=pp_url Contact Dennis Mays for information about scholarships: dennismays101@gmail.com

Revised Round 4 Pairings for the 2023 Winter Swiss

Due to some unavoidable schedule conflicts, the round 4 pairings have been revised as below. Wilson has a full-point bye but a house player has agreed to play him on Tuesday, March 7 at 6:30 PM.