“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



WARM UP SWISS AND CHESS CAMP REGISTRATION FORMS HAVE BEEN UPDATED.

Register for the Mini Chess Camp for Youth and Adults, Saturday, June 28, 2025, 9 AM – Noon at Mayo Clinic Harwick Building Cafeteria using his form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSch0bikDfjX3yPQUVHgiqKMbkqz8omU9QWpRmoOFQJ9ivDkEQ/viewform? Register for the Warm up Slow Swiss starting on Tuesday, June 24 at 6:30 PM using this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRbjBQMxZlbTuJAy28B3eo43UWwQtt8VYTlhKw7pN_H_xdrg/viewform?usp=pp_url

MINI CHESS CAMP FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 9 AM – NOON, MAYO CLINIC HARWICK BUILDING.

Instructors: Soren Wiedmann, Justin Ricker, and Kevin Gaustad. Approximate Camp Schedule: Tuition: $30 + $10 for each additional family member. Payable onsite (cash or check only). Contact Dennis Mays for information about scholarships. Registration online is required to reserve your spot in the camp: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSch0bikDfjX3yPQUVHgiqKMbkqz8omU9QWpRmoOFQJ9ivDkEQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

2025 ROCHESTER OPEN WARM-UP SLOW SWISS STARTS ON JUNE 24.

Get ready for the 2025 Rochester Open by playing in the warm-up slow swiss. Three rounds will be played at a time control G/60+30s (one game per week on Tuesdays). Membership in USCF is required (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Games start at 6:30 PM. Half-point byes are available for schedule conflicts. Prizes will beRead More…