“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



RESULTS OF THE 2023 ROCHESTER SCHOLASTIC HOLIDAY CHESS TOURNAMENT.

Forty-four students competed in the 2023 Rochester Scholastic Holiday Tournament on December 16 in the Mayo Clinic Harwick Building. Sixteen students were participating in their first ever USCF-rated event. Thanks to the numerous volunteers and Mayo Clinic for helping make the tournament a success. An informal poll among the participantsRead More…

ROCHESTER CHESS ON DECEMBER 19: MIDDLE GAME PLANNING.

National Master Matt Jensen (Smarterchess) will lead an interactive discussion on middle game planning on Tuesday, December 19 starting at 7:00 PM. Casual chess will be featured from 6-9 PM.

Bughouse Tournament Tonight!

Note on relocation: The bughouse tournament and casual chess will be held tonight in the North Cafeteria in the Mayo Clinic Harwick Building. Enter the building through the same door on 3rd Avenue SW, summon security through the intercom and tell them you are there for chess. They will unlockRead More…