“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



Reminder to register for the January 2022 Slow. Wearing a surgical or (K)N95 mask is required.

If you have not done so already, register for January 2022 Slow Tournament before noon on Monday, Jan 10 to be paired in the first round: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpLxDv2VNK8q2p_ovdbaqaODz5z3xwMGkNqEAP3_3Qd0ss_w/viewform?usp=pp_url Due to new Mayo Clinic regulations, attendees must wear a surgical or (K)N95 mask.

Chess Thursday, February 24, at Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks

Chess and cheesesteaks. Come for the chess. Stay for the cheesesteaks. On Thursdays from 2-6 p.m., Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks has been hosting casual chess at its one-of-a-kind shop at 187 18th Ave SW (in the small strip mall across the Frontage Road from the McDonald’s on 2nd St. SW).Read More…

ROCHESTER CHESS IS BACK! HAPPY 2022!

Rochester Chess will resume meetings on January 11, 2022. We will kickoff 2022 with USCF-rated tournaments of 3 – 4 rounds either as a quad or a mini-swiss. Rated games of G/60+30 will be played in person once per week on Tuesday evenings. Games begin at 6:30 PM. Alternative dates andRead More…