“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



ROCHESTER CHESS WILL BE MEETING ON JULY 26, 6 – 9 PM.

The final round of the Summer Swiss will be played with most games beginning at 6:30 PM. Tim Schimke is leading the field with 3.5/4 but other players are close enough to catch him. Coach Grant will be leading a free chess class from 6 – 7 PM. Others areRead More…

REMINDER TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THE ROCHESTER MINI-CHESS CAMP FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2022, 9 AM – NOON AT MAYO CLINIC HARWICK BUILDING CAFETERIA

The camp will only be held if we have enough pre-registrants (minimum = 10). If you plan on participating pre-register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI_V-b_AB-c1IoalaLjsgHasX36_DLI6OxBKnCVRuQdOALLQ/viewform?usp=pp_url. You can pay onsite: $20 per participant +$10 per each additional family member. Registrants are entitled to at least one free class on Tuesdays at the Rochester ChessRead More…

Rochester Mini-Chess Camp for Youth and Adults, Saturday, July 23, 2022, 9 AM – Noon at Mayo Clinic Harwick Building Cafeteria

Aimed a players rated U1200 USCF. Lead instructors: Grant Jones, Charlie Johnson, and Dennis Mays Approximate Camp Schedule 9 AM – 9:30 Tactics! 9:30 – 10:30 Advanced players play one game (G/30 with notation).  Coaches will help players analyze their games afterwards. Intermediate and Novice Participants will play 2 games (G/15) 10:30Read More…