“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



Reminder: Round 1 of the Rochester Late Summer Slow Starts Tomorrow, August 13!

Rochester Chess will be hosting a 4-round USCF-rated event: 2019 Late Summer Slow Chess Tournament (G/60 + 30 second increment). Play one game per night on August 13, 20, 27 and September 3. Up to 2 half-point byes may be requested in rounds 1-3. A zero-point bye is available forRead More…

2019 Late Summer Slow Chess Tournament. One game per night on August 13, 20, 27 and September 3

Rochester Chess will be hosting a 4-round USCF-rated event: 2019 Late Summer Slow Chess Tournament (G/60 + 30 second increment). Play one game per night on August 13, 20, 27 and September 3. Up to 2 half-point byes may be requested in rounds 1-3. A zero-point bye is available forRead More…

Blitz for the Masses on Tuesday, August 6, Registration – 6:30 – 6:45 PM

Dexter Thompson will be directing an unrated 5/0 blitz tournament on Tuesday, August 6. Show up by 6:45 PM to register. The entry fee will be $4. 100% of entry fees will be distributed as prizes for first – fifth places.