“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



SUMMER SLOW USCF-RATED SWISS BEGINS ON TUESDAY, JULY 23. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Three-four rounds of Game/60+30s increment in a Swiss or quad format beginning on Tuesday, July 23 will be played. 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. Prizes will be awarded to the section winners. Register online to be paired in theRead More…

FREE Chess at the Farmers Market, 9 AM – NOON July 13th!

Rochester Chess will host a free chess exhibit at the Farmers Market https://www.facebook.com/rochfarmmkt/ on the fairgrounds on Saturday, July 13, 9 AM – noon. Children and adults are invited to play chess and receive instruction from our team of experienced chess coaches. Chess sets will be provided. The market isRead More…

RESULTS OF THE 2024 ROCHESTER OPEN ARE IN!

Mayor Kim Norton makes the ceremonial first move of the game between Daniel Garrett and Ashton Jin (r) on board one in the Premier Section of the 2024 Rochester Open as MC Paul Kinion (l) and Randy Stone look on. It looks like Mayor Norton played 1.g3! Photo by GabrielRead More…