“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



Reminder: Register for the chess tournaments that will begin on Tuesday, July 6, if you have not done so already.

Rochester Chess will hold a United States Chess Federation (USCF)-rated in person (OTB) 4-round swiss tournament. One game per week will be played at a slow time control, G/60+30. The first game will be on Tuesday, July 6. Each side has 60 minutes to make all of their moves andRead More…

July 2021 Mini Chess Camp for Scholastic and Adult Players

Rochester Chess Mini-Camp for Youth and AdultsWhen: Saturday, July 17, 2021Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Where: Mayo Clinic Superior Drive Support Center, South Cafeteria A team of experienced chess coaches (Rob Newshutz, Justin Ricker, George Paulik, and Dennis Mays) will be teaching the class. Chess players will be divided intoRead More…

July 2021 Rochester Chess Unrated Swiss Tournament for Novice and Improving Players

Rochester Chess will be hosting a 4-round swiss tournament for novice and improving players (children and adults) who want more practice before playing in a USCF-rated tournament. Two rounds (games) will be played on July 6, and July 13 starting at 6:30 PM. Chess clocks will be used. Registration isRead More…