Club tournament
2026 Minnesota State Senior Championship
About This Tournament
2026 Minnesota State Senior Championship
The 2026 Minnesota State Senior Championship will be held October 23-25 at the Chess Castle of Minnesota in Edina.
The event is open to players age 50 or older as of October 25, 2026 and will be played as a five-round US Chess-rated Swiss with a G/60 +30 second increment time control.
The winner will be crowned Minnesota Senior Champion and earn the right to represent Minnesota in the 2027 Irwin National Tournament of Senior State Champions. MSCA will provide the champion with a $400 travel stipend toward participation in the national event.
Schedule
Friday
7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM
2:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM
2:30 PM
Format
5-round Swiss
US Chess rated
Time control: G/60 +30
Maximum of two ½-point byes
Bye requests must be made before Round 2
Chess sets and clocks are provided
Entry Fee
$70 through October 22
$80 on October 23 or onsite
Prizes
1st Place: $200
2nd Place: $100
Top U2000: $100
Top U1700: $100
Top U1400: $100
Top Age 65+: $100
Membership Requirements
Current MSCA and US Chess memberships are required.
Tournament Director
Jiten Patel, National Tournament Director
Questions can be directed to:
g10patel85@gmail.com
Registration is handled externally by the tournament organizer.
Register
This tournament uses another provider for registration
Chess Castle of Minnesota 10 Southdale Center Suite 910 Edina, MN