“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



RESULTS OF THE 2021 EARLY SUMMER ONLINE SLOW SWISS

Congratulations to Michael Kern for winning the Online 2021 Early Summer Slow Swiss with a score of 3.5 – 0.5. The event was held over 4 weeks with one slow game per week. Michael gave up only one-half point by taking a bye in round 1. Michael was closely followedRead More…

COVID UPDATE: ROCHESTER CHESS WILL RESUME WEEKLY IN-PERSON MEETINGS ON JUNE 15. IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY, PLEASE GET VACCINATED!

Rochester Chess will begin meeting weekly in-person on June 15, 6 – 9 PM, in the South Cafeteria in the Mayo Clinic Superior Drive Support Facility, 3050 Superior Dr. NW, Rochester, MN 55905. In our recent COVID survey, 96% (24/25) of respondents were fully vaccinated or had antibodies to COVIDRead More…

ROCHESTER CHESS FREE EVENT AT FARMERS MARKET ON JUNE 12

Rochester Chess will host a free chess exhibit at the Farmers Market on the fairgrounds (Rochester Farmers Markets) on Saturday, June 12, 9 AM – noon. Children and adults are invited to play chess games and receive instruction from our team of experienced chess coaches. Chess sets and masks willRead More…