“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



Two more benefits of  being a member of Rochester Chess!

Rochester Chess is happy to offer free chess instruction to current members. WFM Jovana Milosevic has created a chess course on Udemy on the basics of chess strategy. You can obtain access to the course at this link:   https://www.udemy.com/course/the-basics-of-chess-strategy/?coupon Code=ROCHESTERCHESS2023 Use coupon code: ROCHESTERCHESS2023. Learn more about Master Milosevic atRead More…

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 ChessRead More…

REMINDER: REGISTER FOR THE CLASSICAL SWISS STARTING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24.

If you have not done so already, this is a reminder to register for the 3 – 4 round classical chess tournament which will begin on October 24. If you are interested in playing, please register online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ15iULQr47IiqDuPx54Ben1cnXgOS-PLROdJoqLGf9dfo5w/viewform?usp=pp_url