Tag: instruction
ROUND 3 CLASSICAL SWISS AND POST-GAME ANALYSIS ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12.
The final round of the classical swisses will be played on Tuesday, September 12. Games begin at 6:30 PM. Master Matt Jensen will be available to analyze your games from round 3 and previous rounds (bring your score sheets). If you would like to (re)join the tournament, send me an email: dennismays101@gmail.com.
LEARN AND PLAY CHESS AT THE FARMERS MARKET ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 9 AM – NOON.
Rochester Chess will host a free chess exhibit at the Farmers Market on the Olmsted County fairgrounds (Rochester Farmers Markets) on Saturday, September 2, 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!
Reserve Your Place in the Rochester Mini-Chess Camp for Youth and Adults, August 26, 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 players.
Approximate Camp Schedule
- 8:45 – 9:00 AM: Check in.
- 9 AM – 9:30: Tactics!
- 9:30 – 10:30: Intermediate participants will play one game (G/30 with notation). Coaches will help them analyze their games afterwards.
- Novice participants will play 2 games (G/15)
- 10:30 – 11:15: Deep analysis of games with a chess coach
- 11:15 – 12:00: Opening tactics.
Wrap-up
Tuition: $25 + $5 for each additional family member. Payable onsite with cash or check made payable to Rochester Chess. Advanced registration is required.
Contact Dennis Mays for information about scholarships: dennismays101@gmail.com