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Chess Tournaments in Rochester, MN

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This Saturday at 7:00 PM
This Saturday

2026 MN Class Champs Blitz The Minnesota State Chess Association will hold a separate US Chess-rated blitz tournament on Saturday evening, November 7, 2026, as part of the Class Championships weekend. Format US Chess...

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Tournament
This Saturday at 10:00 AM
This Saturday

2026 MN Class Championships The Minnesota State Chess Association Class Championships will be held November 7-8, 2026 at the Renaissance Bloomington Hotel in Bloomington. This US Chess-rated event groups players into...

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Tomorrow at 6:30 PM
Tomorrow

Chess Castle of Minnesota's Thursday Knighter is a monthly US Chess-rated Swiss tournament featuring one round every Thursday evening. Format: 5-round Swiss. Time control: G/90+30. Round dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, a...

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This Monday at 6:30 PM
This Monday

Join Chess Castle of Minnesota for its weekly Monday Action Quads! Format: 3-round US Chess-rated round robin quads, with players grouped by rating. Time control: G/25+10. First round: 6:30 PM. Remaining rounds begin...

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Nov 11th, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Join Chess Castle of Minnesota every Wednesday for an evening of casual over-the-board chess, friendly games, and unrated blitz! Whether you're new to chess, returning to the game, or an experienced player, everyone i...

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RC

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...

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CC

Chess Castle of Minnesota is one of Minnesota's most active chess communities, offering regular over-the-board tournaments, casual chess nights, and opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels. Located on t...

MS

The Minnesota State Chess Association (MSCA) supports chess across Minnesota through tournaments, scholastic chess, affiliate clubs, statewide events, and community programs. This Chess67 page is an informational list...

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Chess Castle of Minnesota is one of Minnesota's most active chess communities, offering regular over-the-board tournaments, casual chess nights, and opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels. Located on t...

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