“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



Reminder to Register Online for the 2019 Rochester Open, June 21 and 22 at RCTC

2019 Rochester Open at Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) June 21. 22, 2019 | Masters Enter Free (Anyone ever at or above 2200 USCF). Registration online is required for free entry. https:/onlineregistration.cc/RCC/RO2019 Sponsored by Rochester Chess and RCTC Math Department Chief TD: Dennis Mays, Assistant TDs: Matt Jensen and Dan Voje Organizers: Matt Jensen, Paul Kinion, and Dennis Mays.   Premier (open to all): 5 SS. RDS 1, 2, G/30, d5; RDS 3-5, G/60, d5. EF: $50 onlineRead More…

Join Rochester Chess at the Farmers Market, June 15, 9 AM – Noon

Rochester Chess will have an exhibit at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday, June 15, 9 AM – Noon. This is an opportunity to help spread your love of chess. Visitors range from serious players to individuals who are interested in learning more about the game. It is a lot ofRead More…

Take 2 on Jovana’s June Pairings for Round 2

Round 2 pairings on June 11 at RCTC, EA 103, 6:30 – 9:30 PM: Round 2 Pairings Master Section       RD BD White   Black   02 101. NEWSHUTZ, ROBert N (1.0,1942) xxx Milosevic, Jovana (1.0,2047)   02 102. RICKER, JUSTIN (0.5,2003) xxx KINION, PAUL Arthu (0.5,1439)  Read More…