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Celebrate National Chess Day in Style by Playing in the Rochester Scholastic Chess Tournament (Gr. K-8) on Saturday, October 14!
Let’s Play Chess!
Celebrate National Chess Day by participating in the largest youth chess tournament in Rochester. Students can expect a supportive environment with instruction from experienced chess players and high school role models. Students will be paired with others of similar skill level, and they do not need previous experience participating in a chess event. This opportunity is presented in partnership by Rochester Chess and Rochester Community Education.
All Experience Levels Welcome
Any student in grades K-8 may participate. Participants will play in one of three divisions.
- Beginner (Grades K-2): Afternoon only. If you understand how to move the pieces, you are ready to have fun and play chess with other kids.
- Novice (Grades 3-8): Students will be paired with students of a similar skill level. This division may be a good fit for students who have not previously competed in a chess event.
- Advanced (Grades K-8): Tournament results will be rated by the United States Chess Federation (USCF). A USCF membership is required and can be purchased on their website for $20. Players in the Advanced section will be required to record their moves. Scholarships for USCF memberships are available. Contact Dennis Mays for more information: dennismays101@gmail.com
Register early as the tournament is capped at a limited number of participants. https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/course/19830/2023-fall-youth/rochester-scholastic-chess-tournament-gr-k-8
Site: Northrup Community Education Center
2023 ROCHESTER OPEN NEWS AND RESULTS
The second annual two-day Rochester Open was held in the Mayo Civic Center on July 8 and 9.
The strong turnout of 154 participants ranks the tournament as the largest ever held in Minnesota outside the Twin Cities as far as I am aware. The field was divided into 4 sections with National Master Andrew Titus finishing first in the Open Section again this year. A total of $5,075 were awarded to the top finishers.
Many local players won prizes. The complete results can be found here: https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202307094942-12545205
Partnership with the Minnesota Chess Association and the efficient directing of the tournament by Sarah Emmons and Jackson Wahl contributed to the success of the tournament. The tournament was sponsored by Mayo Civic Center, Experience Rochester Minnesota, and Rochester Chess. We thank Mayor Kim Norton for making the ceremonial first move on board one.
Local TV and Newspaper coverage:
- 🎥 ABC 6: Rochester Chess Club annual tournament underway this weekend
- 🎥 KIMT 3: Rochester Chess Open returns to the Mayo Civic Center
- 🎥 KIMT 3: Chess master offers tips on how to win the board
- 📰 Post Bulletin: Rochester Chess Club hosts two-day tournament this weekend
You can view photographs taken by Ken Klotzbach here: https://imageconsciousphotography.pic-time.com/wFD8yJwNXFlu8.
2023 ROCHESTER OPEN: FINAL EARLY DISCOUNT DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS MIDNIGHT SATURDAY, JULY 1.
The 2023 Rochester Open promises to be even more exciting than the 2022 edition! So far, 141 players have registered, including 13 Masters in the Open Section. $3000+ in prizes will be awarded to the winners. The games will be played in the ballrooms on the second floor of the Mayo Civic Center. The entry fee is $80 until midnight July 1, after which it will increase to $100. So, register now to save yourself some money! Register online here.