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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE FREE NOVEMBER 23, 2024 SCHOLASTIC (K-12) SWISS CHESS TOURNAMENT WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 AT 7 PM.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSwhpWF5kWjxK9-YgRRiJTcVYy8AjkkDu1Uws1vxC_e91RIA/viewform?usp=pp_url
The tournament schedule is below. Half-point byes can be requested for any round.
Schedule for the grades 3 – 12 sections:
Check in with the tournament director by 9:45 AM to confirm your participation.
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:10 AM
Lunch Break: Immediately after your round 2 game ends (on your own).
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 2:10 PM
Awards following Round 4 at about 3:30 PM.
Schedule for the grades K-2 unrated section:
Check in with the tournament director by 11:45 AM.
Round 1: 12:10 PM
Round 2: 12:50 PM
Round 3: 1:30 PM
Round 4: 2:10 PM
Awards at about 3:00 PM
2025 ROCHESTER CHESS FESTIVAL, JULY 18-20!
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Rochester Chess Festival on July 18 – 20 in the Mayo Civic Center. Minnesota State Chess Association and Rochester Chess are partnering to produce this festival. The festival features 3 events:
- Simultaneous Chess Exhibition at 7 PM on Friday, July 18
- First Ever! Midwest Regional Championship for Women & Girls Saturday-Sunday, July 19-20
- Rochester Open on Saturday-Sunday, July 19-20. Open to all.
For complete details go to https://www.minnesotachess.com/rochester-chess-festival
THE FREE NOVEMBER 2024 SCHOLASTIC (K-12) SWISS CHESS TOURNAMENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23.
Due to a schedule conflict, the scholastic tournament originally scheduled for November 16 will now be held on November 23. If you are already registered for the November 16 event, there is no need to register again. For those of you have not registered, register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSwhpWF5kWjxK9-YgRRiJTcVYy8AjkkDu1Uws1vxC_e91RIA/viewform?usp=pp_url
Consider playing in the MN Class Championships on November 16 and 17 where you compete with your peers: https://www.minnesotachess.com/class-championships
The schedule for the November 23 scholastic tournament will be the same.
Schedule for the K-12 USCF-rated sections and the grades 3-12 unrated sections.
Check in with the tournament director by 9:45 AM to confirm your participation:
Round 1: 10:00 AM
Round 2: 11:10 AM
Lunch Break: Immediately after your round 2 game ends
Round 3: 1:00 PM
Round 4: 2:10 PM
Awards following Round 4 at about 3:30 PM.
Schedule for the grades K-2 unrated section:
Check in with the tournament director by 11:45 AM.
Round 1: 12:10 PM
Round 2: 12:50 PM
Round 3: 1:30 PM
Round 4: 2:10 PM
Awards at about 3:00 PM