“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



Really Final, Final Pairings for Round 2 in the Fall Swiss + Kids Night

Enclosed are the corrected (original) pairings for round 2 of the Fall Swiss on Tuesday, September 20. On Tuesday, we will feature a kids tournament and special instruction by coach Dennis.

REMINDER: LEARN AND PLAY CHESS AT THE FARMERS MARKET. FREE EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 17!

Rochester Chess will be hosting a free chess exhibit at the Farmers Market on the fairgrounds (Rochester Farmers Markets) on Saturday, September 17, 9:00 – 11:45 AM. Children and adults are invited to play chess games and receive instruction from our team of experienced chess coaches. Chess sets will beRead More…

USCF-Rated Fall Swiss Begins Tomorrow, September 13. There is Still Time to Register.

The USCF-Rated Fall Slow Swiss will be a 5-round, G/60 + 30, USCF-rated event starting on September 13. Entry fee is $3 for current members and $5 for nonmembers. Register by noon on September 13 to be paired in the first round: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeidYV_TTpDlECD8C28tYwJrJRXIhG6Y2z55dsrPJ-sncqRDw/viewform?usp=pp_url  You can pay in person or online usingRead More…