“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



RESULTS OF THE DECEMBER 2024 SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT

Forty-four students participated in the December 2024 scholastic chess tournament held on December 14 at Mayo Clinic. The event was expertly directed by Matt Markland. Thank you Matt! Thanks to the many coaches who volunteered their time to help students improve their play by analyzing games between rounds. First graderRead More…

REGISTER FOR THE FREE 2024 WINTER SCHOLASTIC (K-12) USCF-RATED  SWISS CHESS TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14. A SEPARATE K-2 UNRATED TOURNAMENT WILL BE HELD.

Four rounds of Game/30, d5s in a Swiss Style format will be played. All participants will play 4 games.  No elimination. Participating in the K-12 sections requires a USCF membership (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Chess sets and clocks will be provided. Half-point byes are available for schedule conflicts. Parent/coach volunteers are needed. Contact Dennis Mays (dennismays101@gmail.com)Read More…

FREE CASUAL CHESS AT NOVIOS ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1 -3 PM.

Join us for casual chess at Novios on Thursday, December 12, 1 – 3 PM.