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FIRST EARLY ENTRY DISCOUNT DEADLINE FOR THE MINNESOTA CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP IS OCTOBER 11. SAVE SOME MONEY AND REGISTER TODAY!
MSCA Class Championships
11/10/2023 (Sat) and 11/11/(Sun)
Location: Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN
Sections: Based on USCF Rating
Master/Expert 2000+ Class A 1800 – 1999 Class B 1600 – 1799
Class C 1400 – 1599 Class D 1200 – 1399 Class E 1000 – 1199
Class F 800 – 999 Class G 600 – 799 Class H – J 0 – 599
Entry Fee: $ 60 by Oct. 11, $ 65 by Nov. 1, $ 70 Nov. 8, and $ 80 Nov. 10 or onsite
4 Round Swiss: USCF rated (membership required) ⌛️ Time Control: G/90 +30s
Two half point byes available
Schedule: Saturday 11:00 and 4:00 Sunday 9:30 and 2:00
Prizes: First $ 175, Second $ 100 Prizes based on 10 players in each section.
Sections may be changed, combined, or separated if some sections are too small or too large; prizes will be kept proportional.
Registration: https://onlineregistration.cc/tournaments/index.php?txn=y9Dg4A==&view=zt7g2Q==&act=ven&tid=m5+jpA==
Questions? Contact Chief TD Sarah Emmons at semmons2848@gmail.com
JOIN ROCHESTER CHESS FOR CASUAL, OUTDOOR CHESS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 9 AM – NOON, AT THE FARMERS MARKET
Rochester Chess will host a free chess exhibit at the Farmers Market on the Olmsted County fairgrounds (Rochester Farmers Markets) on Saturday, October 7, 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! We will be in the large grassy area near the band. Stop by anytime!
RESULTS OF THE SUMMER CLASSICAL QUADS PART II AND FALL CLASSICAL SWISSES.
The summer classical quads (g/60, d30, double round robin sections) part II have been rated by USCF: https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202309194472-12562041. Congratulations to the winners who all received a warm hand shake from the TD: Matt Jensen, Michael Gilligan, and Jai Knuth each finished in first place at least 1.5 points above their nearest rivals in their respective sections.
The Fall Classical Swisses have been rated by USCF: https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202309173022.0-30937184. Congratulations to the section winners: George Paulik, John Bitz, and Audrey McCollough for winning their sections with perfect 3-0 scores!
Due to popular demand, we will continue playing classical chess games beginning on Tuesday, September 26. You can register online at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ15iULQr47IiqDuPx54Ben1cnXgOS-PLROdJoqLGf9dfo5w/viewform?usp=pp_url