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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
MINNESOTA CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL BE HELD IN ROCHESTER ON NOVEMBER 11-12, 2023!
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
Scholarships are available for scholastic players to help cover the cost of registration. Direct inquires to me: dennismays101@gmail.com.
FIRST EARLY ENTRY DISCOUNT DEADLINE FOR THE MINNESOTA CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP IS OCTOBER 11. SAVE SOME MONEY AND REGISTER TODAY!
MSCA Class Championships
11/10/2023 (Sat) and 11/11/(Sun)
Location: Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, MN
Sections: Based on USCF Rating
Master/Expert 2000+ Class A 1800 – 1999 Class B 1600 – 1799
Class C 1400 – 1599 Class D 1200 – 1399 Class E 1000 – 1199
Class F 800 – 999 Class G 600 – 799 Class H – J 0 – 599
Entry Fee: $ 60 by Oct. 11, $ 65 by Nov. 1, $ 70 Nov. 8, and $ 80 Nov. 10 or onsite
4 Round Swiss: USCF rated (membership required) ⌛️ Time Control: G/90 +30s
Two half point byes available
Schedule: Saturday 11:00 and 4:00 Sunday 9:30 and 2:00
Prizes: First $ 175, Second $ 100 Prizes based on 10 players in each section.
Sections may be changed, combined, or separated if some sections are too small or too large; prizes will be kept proportional.
Registration: https://onlineregistration.cc/tournaments/index.php?txn=y9Dg4A==&view=zt7g2Q==&act=ven&tid=m5+jpA==
Questions? Contact Chief TD Sarah Emmons at semmons2848@gmail.com