“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



FREE ENTRY FOR MASTERS DEADLINE IN THE 2022 ROCHESTER OPEN HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JUNE 18.

Registration by June 18 (note extension of one week) is required for free entry for masters in the 2022 Rochester Open. All Masters, including those whose current rating is equal to or less than 2200, can register for free by sending an email to Dane Zagar (danezagar@gmail.com) and Dennis Mays (dennismays101@gmail.com)Read More…

LEARN AND PLAY CHESS AT THE FARMERS MARKET. FREE EVENT ON JUNE 18!

Rochester Chess will host a free chess exhibit at the Farmers Market on the fairgrounds (Rochester Farmers Markets) on Saturday, June 18, 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.Read More…

Rochester Mini-Chess Camp for Youth and Adults, Saturday, June 25, 2022, 9 AM – Noon at Mayo Clinic Harwick Building Cafeteria

Aimed at players rated U1400 USCF or below. Participants will be divided in to groups based on their chess playing experience. Lead instructors: Grant Jones and Dennis Mays Approximate Camp Schedule9 AM – 9:30   Tactics!9:30 – 10:30• Advanced Participants: Play one game (G/30 with notation).  Coaches will help players analyzeRead More…