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2026 Minnesota State Senior Championship
Minnesota State Chess Association
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.