“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



REGISTER FOR THE 2024 ROCHESTER OPEN BY MIDNIGHT, JUNE 14 TO SAVE!

The next early registration discount deadline is Friday, June 14 at midnight. Save yourself a few bucks and register early: https://www.minnesotachess.com/rochester-open This event is projected to be the largest chess tournament in Minnesota outside the Twin Cities.

RESULTS OF WARMUP SWISS

Congratulations to Michael Gilligan for winning the warmup swiss with a perfect score of 4-0. Time off from chess apparently agreed with him. George Paulik finished in second place with a score of 3.5 – 0.5 giving up a half point with a first round bye. John Bitz finished inRead More…

ROCHESTER FREE CASUAL CHESS AT NOVIOS CAFE ON THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1-3 PM.

Join Dave Frogner and others for casual chess at Novios Cafe (former Dunn Brothers) on Thursday, June 13 at 1 PM.