“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



July Schedule

July 7th (finished): Rochester Scholastic Open 2012 results – We had 8 players in total, and awarded two USCF memberships. July 10th:  RCC Officer Meeting and Casual Chess July 16th-20th:  Jack Fulsom Chess Camp and Rob Newshutz Chess Camp July 17th:  Casual Chess or tournament July 24th:  Casual Chess July 31st:  CasualRead More…

Rochester Scholastic Open 2012 Results

The Rochester Scholastic Open 2012 tournament was a success!  We had eight participants in total, four of them already USCF members.  Mikael Paulik had significant tournament experience so he was not eligible for the USCF membership prizes.  Thanks goes out to Dennis Mays and Jack Fulsom for their help organizing.Read More…

Matt Dahl wins 2012 Rochester Grand Summer Open

Matt Dahl continued his track record of strong performances in Rochester by winning his record-tying  fourth Rochester Open!  The only other player to have won four is IM Victor Adler.  Past winners and links to the full crosstable. Tomorrow, Tuesday, will be a tournament night at the club.  We willRead More…