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IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR THE CHESS CAMP FOR INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED SCHOLASTIC PLAYERS AND ADULTS, JULY 15, 9 AM – 2 PM. THEME: Closed Positions – Using Space as a Weapon
This Camp is intended for intermediate and advanced scholastic players and adults. Pizza for lunch will be provided. For further details and registration click on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvCrNaPVxf1cQpjHTs98FT9qQPernE2TWYa-NO1fy-8H3GOQ/viewform?usp=pp_url
Rochester Mini-Chess Camp for Youth, March 18, 2023, 9 AM – Noon at Mayo Clinic Harwick Building Cafeteria
Lead instructors: Jacob Arroyo and Dennis Mays. This camp is intended for novice to intermediate scholastic players.
Approximate Camp Schedule
- 9 AM – 9:30 Tactics!
- 9:30 – 10:30 Intermediate participants will play one game (G/30 with notation). Coaches will help players analyze their games afterwards. Novice Participants will play 2 games (G/15)
- 10:30 – 11:15 Analysis of games with a chess coach
- 11:15 – 12:00 Opening tactics
Wrap-up
Tuition: $20 + $5 for each additional family member. Payable onsite. Advanced registration is required. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdILrtSg5tyWLBRtKlYcV04rMHRrGkIGJMyN-3hNri6KVtfA/viewform?usp=pp_url
Contact Dennis Mays for information about scholarships: dennismays101@gmail.com
THIS WEEK IN ROCHESTER CHESS
Calculation Training Class: National Master Matt Jensen will be concluding his class on “Calculation Training – a Mini-Series” on Tuesday, January 31, 7:00 – 8:30 PM in the Mayo Clinic Harwick Building. This class is part IV in which Matt will discuss Intermediate Moves, Imagination, and Traps, three important concepts in calculation. Space is limited.
As always, attendees are welcome to play casual chess.
USCF-rated 2023 Winter Swiss: Remember to register for the USCF-rated 2023 Winter Swiss which will begin on February 7. Rated games of G/60 + 30s increment will be played in person, one game per week on Tuesday evenings. Games begin at 6:30 PM. Alternative dates and times can be negotiated if both players agree and they inform me ahead of time. Register by noon on Monday, February 6 to be paired in the first round: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnw1m_bp5Zgek5sHs70kNQe9luWtOztpkj1y-9zbKE5UKY1A/viewform?usp=pp_url Half-point byes are permitted.
Chess Mini-Camp: There is still space available in the Chess Mini-Camp for Adults and Youth which will be held on Saturday, February 11. Tuition: $20 + $5 for each additional family member. Payable onsite by check or cash. Contact Dennis Mays for information about scholarships. Online registration is required. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegWjqjXQuQ52TnUrlJf4yulnCiwity1afufNiJA1LFo-nDxg/viewform?usp=pp_url
Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks: Come for the chess. Stay for the cheesesteaks. On Thursdays from 4-6 p.m., Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks is 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). Stop in for casual chess and have fun! Contact Rochester Chess Club members Alex Nelson (320-583-5717, alex24947@gmail.com) or Steve Lange (507-398-9212, slange@rochestermagazine.com), for more information.