“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



ROCHESTER CHESS: JULY 15 – 21.

Tuesday, September 16:  Round 1 of the 2025 Fall Slow Swiss, September 16-30. Three rounds of Game/60+30s increment in a Swiss or quad format will be played (one game per week). Membership in USCF is required (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Games start at 6:30 PM. Half-point byes are available for schedule conflicts. TD Matt Markland willRead More…

REMINDER TO REGISTER FOR THE FALL SLOW SWISS!

Registration is open for the 2025 Fall Slow Swiss on September 16-30. Three rounds of Game/60+30s increment in a Swiss or quad format will be played beginning on Tuesday, September 16 (one game per week). Membership in USCF is required (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Games start at 6:30 PM. Half-point byes are available for schedule conflicts. TD MattRead More…

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE NATIONAL CHESS DAY SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT.

National Chess Day Scholastic Chess Tournament (K-8), Saturday, October 11, 2025. Northrop Community Education Center, 201 8th Street NWRochester, MN 55901 Let’s Play Chess! Celebrate National Chess Day by participating in the largest youth chess tournament in Rochester. Students can expect a supportive environment with instruction from experienced chess playersRead More…