“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



Rochester Chess July Rapid Standings After Round 2. Still Time to Register!

Hello All, The turnout was great for the first 2 rounds of the July Quick (N=14, with 3 who are participating in their first USCF tournament. Below are the current standings. The good news is if you would like to play in the last two rounds and compete for prizes,Read More…

2018 Rochester July Quick Chess Tournament, July 10 and 17, with cash prizes!

Rochester Chess will be hosting a 4-round USCF-rated Quick Tournament on July 10 and 17, 6:30 – 9 PM. Two games will be played each night. G/25; 4-second delay (quick rated only so no risk to your regular rating). Up to 2 half-point byes may be requested in rounds 1-3.Read More…

Upcoming events in Rochester Chess!

Rochester Chess will be hosting an unrated bughouse tournament on July 3, 6:30 – 9:00 PM in the Harwick. Yes, you heard me correctly. I am supporting bughouse at Rochester Chess for the loyal fans of the chess variant. But that is not all! Casual chess games of standard chessRead More…