National Master Chess Coaches in Minnesota
Minnesota works best as a statewide guide to the main metro scenes, organizers, and tournament pockets that shape local play. Start with the upcoming competition, then use the club and coach sections to get a fuller picture of who is active in the same area. If you need to widen the search, nearby places like Rochester are the fastest next step. This page keeps the focus on national master coaches while still connecting you to the broader local chess scene.
Minnesota chess usually revolves around a handful of metro anchors, the clubs that meet consistently, the coaches who train local players, and the tournament weekends that pull everyone together. The point of this guide is to help people see those parts in one place instead of guessing which city or organizer matters most.
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USCF Chess in Minnesota by the Numbers
From the official USCF rating list, July 1, 2026.
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Rochester Chess is a nonprofit chess organization serving players in Rochester, Minnesota and the surrounding area. The club organizes one major annual event, the Rochester Chess Festival, along with smaller casual, s...
National Master Coaches
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Chess Clubs in Minnesota
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Rochester Chess is a nonprofit chess organization serving players in Rochester, Minnesota and the surrounding area. The club organizes one major annual event, the Rochester Chess Festival, along with smaller casual, s...
Upcoming Tournaments
Upcoming rated and unrated competition linked to Minnesota.
The 2026 Rochester Chess Festival will take place July 10 to 12 at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota.
The festival includes a Friday evening tandem simultaneous exhibition featuring Minnesota Internationa...
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