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NOTICE ABOUT CONSTRUCTION AT THE PLAYING SITE
The Mayo Clinic Superior Drive Support Center is undergoing construction which could alter access to the South Cafeteria. Please enter through the entrance on the SE side of the building and follow the signs to the South Cafeteria. The club opens at 6 PM and chess games start at 6:30 PM. All attendees must be free of COVID symptoms and wear a mask. Text me at 507-254-6809 if you have questions.
ROCHESTER CHESS WILL CONTINUE MEETING WEEKLY ON TUESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, AT MAYO CLINIC SUPERIOR DRIVE SUPPORT CENTER, SOUTH CAFETERIA
Rochester Chess will continue to meet weekly in-person on Tuesdays, 6 – 9 PM, in the South Cafeteria in the Mayo Clinic Superior Drive Support Facility, 3050 Superior Dr. NW, Rochester, MN 55905. The next meeting will be on June 22.
All attendees are required to be free of COVID symptoms and to wear a mask. IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY, PLEASE GET VACCINATED
We are encouraging children to arrive at the club as close to 6 PM as possible so we can pair them against other younger chess players. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Park in the employee lot and enter through the main entrance on the southeast side of the building. Summon security by pressing the red intercom button. Tell security you are there for the chess club. They will unlock the door for you. Follow the signs to the south cafeteria. Text me at 507-254-6809 if you have any questions.
RESULTS OF THE 2021 EARLY SUMMER ONLINE SLOW SWISS
Congratulations to Michael Kern for winning the Online 2021 Early Summer Slow Swiss with a score of 3.5 – 0.5. The event was held over 4 weeks with one slow game per week. Michael gave up only one-half point by taking a bye in round 1. Michael was closely followed by the Georges Berg and Paulik who each had 3 points. Thanks to everyone for playing.
The current plan is to hold future tournaments in person (OTB) at Mayo Clinic Superior Drive Support Center on Tuesdays, 6 – 9 PM in the south cafeteria. See the next post for directions. Our in person tournaments will be rated by the USCF. Please join USCF or renew your membership if it has expired: https://new.uschess.org/form/membership