“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



NEW VENUE FOR THE MINNESOTA CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS: MAYO CIVIC CENTER.

As many know, the Minnesota Chess Class Championships will be held in Rochester on November 15-16. Due to concerns about construction and parking, the tournament venue has been moved to the Mayo Civic Center, Suites 106 & 107, 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN. Complete details and a linkRead More…

ROCHESTER CHESS: OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 1.

Monday, October 27: Free casual chess at Zen Fusion: https://zenfusionmn.com/ Tuesday, October 28:  Free chess class for adults and children, 5 – 6 PM. Casual chess and kids are welcome. Doors open at 6 PM. Thursday, October 30: Free senior chess at Novios, 1 – 3 PM https://www.novioscafe.com/. Free casual chess atRead More…

Minnesota Chess Class Championships – Reminder to Register by Friday, October 24 to Save $20.

The Minnesota Chess Class Championships return to Rochester on November 15-16. Compete with your peers. The Class Champs is a unique event that closely groups players by rating. Three spots for the 2026 Closed State Championship Playoffs are on the line. The tournament will be held in the Mayo ClinicRead More…