“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



Register early for USCF Monthly Rated on Saturday

Saturday, 10/27. 4 round Swiss pairings, G/60 with a 5 second increment.  Sections and prizes will be determined based on entrants. (If a low turn out the tournament director will combined sections Accordingly.) SITE: Mayo Clinic Harwick Cafeteria, SW corner of 3rd Ave. SW & 2nd St. SW, Rochester, MN. FreeRead More…

Caleb’s blitz tournament had a strong field!

Caleb’s blitz tournament was one of the strongest fields ever at the RCC.  We played G/5, d/5, 2 games against each opponent for 4 rounds.  Ratings are updated on the ladder to the right. No. Name Rate Pts Post Rnd1 Rnd2 Rnd3 Rnd4 1 Jensen, Matt 2018 7.0 2024 W7,2.0Read More…

Rochester at TCCL & weekly updates

Twin Cities Chess League:  In the Gold division the Mayo Ultimates (Matt, Scott, Rob and Ralph) won 2.5-1.5 to move into 1st place!  Scott and Matt are leading their respective boards with 1.5 and 2 points. In the Silver division Mayo B2 or not B2 (Roy, Kevin, George and Roy)Read More…