Tag: instruction
ROCHESTER CHESS JUNE 1-7 + ROCHESTER CHESS FESTIVAL JULY 10-12, 2026.
Tuesday, June 2: Free Chess Class, 5 – 6 PM led by Coach Lucas in the Mayo Clinic Harwick Building. Casual chess and kids chess, 6 – 8 PM.
Wednesday, June 3: Free casual chess at Novios Cafe, 1 – 3 PM. All are welcome. Come for great coffee, drinks, and food. https://www.novioscafe.com/
Saturday, June 6: Rochester Chess will host a free chess exhibit at the Rochester Farmers Market on the fairgrounds on Saturday, June 6, 9 AM – noon. Children and adults are invited to play chess and receive instruction from our team of experienced chess coaches led by coach Kevin. Chess sets will be provided. The market is an opportunity to share your love of chess and to pick up some fresh vegetables! If you do not know how to play chess, no problem, we will teach you! We will be in the large grassy area west of the main market. No registration is required. Stop by anytime! Volunteer coaches and experienced players are welcome to help members of our community to improve their chess
The deadline for the first early registration discount for the 2026 Rochester Chess Festival is Saturday, June 6. Register early to save up to $40 compared to onsite registration. https://www.minnesotachess.com/rochester-chess-festival
ROCHESTER CHESS: FREE EVENT AT THE FARMERS MARKET ON MAY 2, 9 AM – NOON
Rochester Chess, an educational nonprofit, will host a free chess exhibit at the Rochester Farmers Market Farmers Market on the fairgrounds on Saturday, May 2, 9 AM – noon. Children and adults are invited to play chess and receive instruction from our team of experienced chess coaches led by coach Kevin. Chess sets will be provided. The market is an opportunity to share your love of chess and to pick up some fresh vegetables! If you do not know how to play chess, no problem, we will teach you! We will be in the large grassy area west of the main market. No registration is required. Stop by anytime!
Volunteer coaches and experienced players are welcome to help members of our community to improve their chess.
Questions?
Contact Dennis Mays dennismays101@gmail.com
FREE SCHOLASTIC (K-12) USCF-RATED SWISS CHESS TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 11 WITH FREE COACHING BETWEEN GAMES.
Saturday, April 11: Free Scholastic Chess Tournament (K12): Four rounds of Game/30, d5s in a Swiss Style format will be played. All participants will play 4 games. No elimination. Participating in the K-12 rated sections requires a USCF membership (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). A separate K3 unrated section will be held. Chess sets and clocks will be provided. Half-point byes are available for schedule conflicts.
Free coaching by experienced chess coaches will be offered between games. A girls club room will be available for female players.
Parent/coach volunteers are needed. Contact Dennis Mays (dennismays101@gmail.com) for more information.
Trophies/medals will be awarded to the top finishers in each section.Site: Mayo Clinic Harwick Cafeteria, 205 Third Ave. SW, Rochester, MN. Online pre-registration is required to reserve your spot in the tournament. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIM-Hv1pC4tuCodNZVRWVAUcRf6OuW8MshAqB2objTI3mzew/viewform?usp=pp_url