“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



FREE APRIL 2024 SCHOLASTIC (K-12) USCF-RATED  SWISS CHESS TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 13.

Five rounds of Game/30, d5s in a Swiss Style format will be played. No elimination. All participants will play 5 games. Membership in USCF is required (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Participants will be required to record their moves and use a chess clock. Chess sets and clocks will be provided. Half-point byes areRead More…

SENIOR CHESS ON THURSDAYS AT NOVIOUS CAFE.

Are you looking for for casual chess? Join us at the Rochester Senior Chess Club which meets informally on most Thursday afternoons, 1:00 – 3:00 PM at NIVIOS Cafe’ (formerly Dunn Bros.) which is across from 125 LIVE on Elton Hills Drive. If you want more information contact Dennis Mays: dennismays101@gmail.com.

2024 Wisconsin Rapid and Blitz State Championships, April 6, 2024

The Wisconsin Chess Association will be holding their blitz and rapid championships on April 6 in Middleton, Wisconsin. It is only a 3 hour drive from Rochester. Complete details of the events can be found on this link: https://swccchess.blogspot.com/2024/03/2024-wisconsin-rapid-and-blitz-state.html