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LOCAL BREWERY LTS IS HOSTING A CHESS TOURNAMENT ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 AT 6:00 PM.

Rochester Chess advisory board member Paul Kinion asked me to post this announcement:

LTS is hosting a chess tournament on Monday, 12/11 at 6:00 pm.

Have you ever played chess in a brewery? If no, you not alone! I recommend drinking NA beer to stay aware of your surroundings, including the chess board in front of you. Find out more about the tournament at their site: https://www.facebook.com/events/1257953275596974?ref=newsfeed

FREE 2023 HOLIDAY USCF-RATED SCHOLASTIC (K-12) SWISS CHESS TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16.  

Four – five rounds of Game/30, d5s in a Swiss Style format will be played. No elimination. All participants will play 4 or 5 games. Membership in USCF is required (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Participants will be required to record their moves and use a chess clock. Chess sets and clocks will be provided. 

Parent/coach volunteers are very much needed. Contact Dennis Mays (dennismays101@gmail.com) for more information. 

Prizes: Trophies/medals will be awarded to the top finishers. 

Site: Mayo Clinic Harwick Cafeteria, 201 Third Ave. SW, Rochester, MN. Online pre-registration is required to reserve your spot in the tournament. Participation will be limited to the first 40 registrants. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSwhpWF5kWjxK9-YgRRiJTcVYy8AjkkDu1Uws1vxC_e91RIA/viewform?usp=pp_url

Schedule:

Check in with the tournament director by 8:45 AM to confirm your participation:

Round 1: 9:00 AM

Round 2: 10:10 AM

Lunch Break: 11:20 AM

Round 3: 12:00 PM

Round 4: 1:10 PM

Round 5: 2:20 PM

Awards Following Round 5 at about 3:30 PM

MINNESOTA CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 1. SAVE YOURSELF A FEW BUCKS AND REGISTER NOW.

For the first time ever, the Minnesota Class Championships will be played outside of the Twin Cities. We are hoping for a high turnout, including many local players, to help convince the MSCA that Rochester is an important venue for chess tournaments.

We are partnering with the Minnesota State Chess Association to host the event in the Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester.

Compete with your peers and vie for the coveted title of Class Champion!

Winner of Master/Expert section qualifies for 2024 State Championship playoffs!

Winner of Class A qualifies for 2024 State U2000 playoffs!

4 Round Swiss: USCF rated (membership req.)

 Time Control: G/90 +30s

Rounds: Saturday 11am, 4pm & Sunday 9:30am, 2pm ️

Byes: max two ½ point byes, any rounds, declared before R3

More details and a link to registration can be found on the MSCA Events page: https://www.minnesotachess.com/class-championships