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THE 2025 ROCHESTER CHESS FESTIVAL BEGINS THIS EVENING, JULY 18, AT 7 PM!
The 2025 Rochester Chess Festival kicks off this evening, July 18, at 7 PM with a simultaneous exhibition by International Masters John Bartholomew and Sean Nagle at the Mayo Civic Center in the ballroom west lobby on the second floor. Entry is free for the first 50 registrants thanks to the generous sponsorship by ChessGoals. You can play in the simul even if you do not play in the Swiss tournaments. Parents are encouraged to sign up and play alongside their children! The simul is guaranteed to be great fun as you match your wits against an IM, especially when they are playing 50 players at the same time! Register at this link to reserve your spot: https://www.minnesotachess.com/rochester-chess-festival. Spectators are welcome!
The 2025 Rochester Open and the Midwest Regional Championship for Women & Girls will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and 20, at the Mayo Civic Center, Ballrooms 2 and 3 on the second floor. Register online by 7 PM on July 18, to save $10: https://www.minnesotachess.com/rochester-open. Both tournaments are USCF-rated, 5-round swiss events. Spectators are welcome!
ROCHESTER CHESS THIS WEEK
Monday, July 14 at 7 PM: Chess Tournament at LTS Brewing Company: https://www.ltsbrewing.com/
Tuesday, July 15: Club meeting will feature game analysis with players presenting their favorite games. Analysis session begins at 7 PM. We will have casual chess and as always kids are welcome. Doors open at 6 PM.
Thursday, July 17, 1 – 3 PM: Free casual chess at Novios Cafe.
Friday, July 18, at 7 PM: Rochester Chess Festival begins with a simultaneous exhibition given by IMs John Bartholomew and Sean Nagle on Friday, July 18 at 7 PM at the Mayo Civic Center. Entry is free for the first 50 registrants thanks to the generous sponsorship by ChessGoals. Register at this link to reserve your spot: https://www.minnesotachess.com/rochester-chess-festival. Spectators are welcome!
July 19 and 20, Saturday and Sunday: Rochester Open and the Midwest Regional Championship for Women & Girls, which will be held on July 19 and 20 in the Mayo Civic Center. Register by July 18 to save $20: https://www.minnesotachess.com/rochester-open. Both tournaments are USCF-rated 5-round swiss events. Spectators are welcome.
RESULTS OF THE SLOW SWISS WARM UP
Twenty-two players from Rochester and the surrounding area played in a slow swiss tournament to warm up for the Rochester Open. Young players dominated in the upper section which ended in a tie for first place between Calder Nguyen and Cole Lappi. Both are members of the Century High School Chess Team.
Steve Lange finished in first place in the swiss 2 section by winning his games in round 2 and 3 after taking a half-point bye in the first round.
The tournament has been rated by USCF: https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202507080502-12349620
Next week’s meeting (July 15) will feature a game analysis session in which players present their favorite games. Also, we will have casual chess and as always kids are welcome.
