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THE 2025 ROCHESTER CHESS FESTIVAL BEGINS THIS EVENING, JULY 18, AT 7 PM!
The 2025 Rochester Chess Festival kicks off this evening, July 18, at 7 PM with a simultaneous exhibition by International Masters John Bartholomew and Sean Nagle at the Mayo Civic Center in the ballroom west lobby on the second floor. Entry is free for the first 50 registrants thanks to the generous sponsorship by ChessGoals. You can play in the simul even if you do not play in the Swiss tournaments. Parents are encouraged to sign up and play alongside their children! The simul is guaranteed to be great fun as you match your wits against an IM, especially when they are playing 50 players at the same time! Register at this link to reserve your spot: https://www.minnesotachess.com/rochester-chess-festival. Spectators are welcome!
The 2025 Rochester Open and the Midwest Regional Championship for Women & Girls will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and 20, at the Mayo Civic Center, Ballrooms 2 and 3 on the second floor. Register online by 7 PM on July 18, to save $10: https://www.minnesotachess.com/rochester-open. Both tournaments are USCF-rated, 5-round swiss events. Spectators are welcome!
ROCHESTER CHESS THIS WEEK
Monday, July 14 at 7 PM: Chess Tournament at LTS Brewing Company: https://www.ltsbrewing.com/
Tuesday, July 15: Club meeting will feature game analysis with players presenting their favorite games. Analysis session begins at 7 PM. We will have casual chess and as always kids are welcome. Doors open at 6 PM.
Thursday, July 17, 1 – 3 PM: Free casual chess at Novios Cafe.
Friday, July 18, at 7 PM: Rochester Chess Festival begins with a simultaneous exhibition given by IMs John Bartholomew and Sean Nagle on Friday, July 18 at 7 PM at the Mayo Civic Center. Entry is free for the first 50 registrants thanks to the generous sponsorship by ChessGoals. Register at this link to reserve your spot: https://www.minnesotachess.com/rochester-chess-festival. Spectators are welcome!
July 19 and 20, Saturday and Sunday: Rochester Open and the Midwest Regional Championship for Women & Girls, which will be held on July 19 and 20 in the Mayo Civic Center. Register by July 18 to save $20: https://www.minnesotachess.com/rochester-open. Both tournaments are USCF-rated 5-round swiss events. Spectators are welcome.
REMINDER: FREE CHESS AT THE FARMERS MARKET ON SATURDAY, JULY 12, 9 AM – NOON
Rochester Chess will host a free chess event at the Farmers Market on the fairgrounds on Saturday, July 12, 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 is an opportunity to share your love of chess and perhaps pick up some fresh vegetables! If you do not know how to play chess, no problem, we will teach you! We will be in the large grassy area on the west side of the market. No registration is required. Stop by anytime! We hope to see you there.