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RESULTS OF THE APRIL SLOW SWISS
The Rochester 2026 April Slow Swiss was played over 3 consecutive weeks at the Mayo Clinic Harwick Building beginning on April 14. Twenty players competed in one of two sections. Piyush Mukherjee won the premier section with a perfect 3-0 score. Lucas Sanner finished in second place with 2 points. Ephraim Makelele Kabunda won the reserve section with a perfect 3-0 score. Tor Anderbeck was close behind in second place with 2.5 points. The tournament has been rated by USCF: https://ratings.uschess.org/event/202604280413
The winners Piyush Mukherjee and Ephraim Makelele Kabunda received a one-year extension to their membership to Rochester Chess ($40 value).
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
ROCHESTER CHESS: APRIL 13-19 + REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE ROCHESTER CHESS FESTIVAL.
Monday, April 13. Poker and chess at LTS Brewery at 6 PM. https://www.ltsbrewing.com/
Tuesday, April 14. April USCF-Rated Slow Swiss Round 1. Membership in USCF is required (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Games start at 6:30 PM. Half-point byes are available for schedule conflicts. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each section. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLbdE_ua7FsHrR7MChXO9KqYCHcVWAqpjDUCs48ifVcM-BAQ/viewform?usp=pp_url.
Casual chess and kids’ chess at the club. Doors open at 6 pm.
Wednesday, April 15: Free casual chess at Novios Cafe, 1 – 3 pm. https://www.novioscafe.com/
MSCA and Rochester Chess are partnering for the 2026 Rochester Chess Festival, which will be held on July 10-12 in the Mayo Civic Center. Friday, July 10 at 7 PM will feature the popular Tandem Simultaneous Chess Exhibition by International Masters John Bartholomew and Sean Nagle. The Midwest Women and Girls Championship will run concurrently with the Rochester Open on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 -12, G/60 +30s. Over $7,000 in prizes are projected for the two events. A complete description and links to registration can be found on the MSCA website: https://www.minnesotachess.com/rochester-chess-festival.