“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



Event: 2026 February Quads (USCF-Rated)

Three rounds of Game/60+30s increment in a Quads format will be played beginning on Tuesday, February 3 through Tuesday February 17, with February 24 as a make up date for games. If the number of players does not break out evenly, a small Swiss section will be added. Membership in USCF is requiredRead More…

ROCHESTER CHESS: JANUARY 19-25

Tuesday, January 20: Casual chess and kids chess at the club. Doors open at 6 PM. Game analysis: bring the scoresheet of an interesting game you played to share with others. Thursday, January 22: Free senior chess at Apache Mall food court, 1 – 3 PM. Bring your own chess set ifRead More…

Final Results of the 2025 Winter Slow Swiss

Fun was had by all. Congratulations to Soren and Eric for winning their competitive sections. (dcm: Each winner received a one year membership to Rochester Chess as their prize. The tournament has been rated by USCF: https://ratings.uschess.org/event/202601130243). I think I’ll run something similar (Swiss or Quads) in February so lookRead More…