“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



FREE POP-UP CHESS AT THE FARMERS MARKET ON JUNE 1, 9 AM – NOON

Rochester Chess, an educational nonprofit, will host a free chess exhibit at the Farmers Market https://www.facebook.com/rochfarmmkt/ on the fairgrounds on Saturday, June 1, 9 AM – noon. Children and adults are invited to play chess and receive instruction from our team of experienced chess coaches. Chess sets will be provided.Read More…

NO PAWN INTENDED PODCAST IS BREAKING A HUGE STORY TONIGHT, 8:30 PM, BY CHESSGOALS FOUNDERS MATT JENSEN AND JESSE BUSS.

The chess world has been flooded with cheating accusations. From Hans to Kramnik to Titled Tuesday, cheating seems to be everywhere. Last weekend, Dane Zagar, a Twin Cites expert and president of the Chess Castle, played in the Chicago Open. He noticed something wasn’t quite right with one of hisRead More…

ROCHESTER FREE CASUAL CHESS AT NOVIOS CAFE ON THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1-3 PM.

You are welcome to join Dave Frogner, me, and others for casual chess at Novios Cafe (former Dunn Brothers) on Thursday, May 23 at 1 PM.