“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



FALL CLASSICAL SWISS BEGINS ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, AT 6:30 PM. REGISTRATION ONLINE IS REQUIRED. PLEASE REGISTER SOON.

The Fall 2023 Classical Swiss will begin August 29. One or more sections of 8 players players of similar rating will play 3 games. Time control will be G/60, d30. Please register online by noon on Monday, August 28 to be paired in the first round: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ15iULQr47IiqDuPx54Ben1cnXgOS-PLROdJoqLGf9dfo5w/viewform?usp=pp_url Prizes: $50, $25,Read More…

ROCHESTER CHESS THIS WEEK:

Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks: Come for the chess. Stay for the cheesesteaks. On Thursday, August 24 from 4-6 p.m., Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks is hosting casual chess at its one-of-a-kind shop at 187 18th Ave SW (in the small strip mall across the Frontage Road from the McDonald’s on 2ndRead More…

Reserve Your Place in the Rochester Mini-Chess Camp for Youth and Adults, August 26, 2023, 9 AM – Noon at Mayo Clinic Harwick Building Cafeteria

Lead instructors: Jacob Arroyo and Dennis Mays. This camp is intended for novice to intermediate players. Approximate Camp Schedule Wrap-up Tuition: $25 + $5 for each additional family member. Payable onsite with cash or check made payable to Rochester Chess. Advanced registration is required.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTDp1oBdLLaIIl5BpHIxkF0cBqnAuCGQVt3EK4MreW4aqbNA/viewform?usp=pp_url Contact Dennis Mays for informationRead More…