Rochester Chess Club

Last chance for a free entry: Rochester Chess Festival - Free entry for Masters if registered by June 25!

All Masters, including those whose current rating is < 2200, can register by sending an email to Sarah Wahl [email protected] with your USCF ID and noting any bye requests.

As part of a series done by KQMS called "Off 90", the Century High School Chess team was followed during the 2026 season. The video of this story is now available on line; the Century piece is at the end of the show at the link, starting around the 19 minute mark.

Off 90 | Marine Art Museum, Nature Center Rock, Studio Onyx, Century Chess Club | Season 17 | Episode 4 Marine Art Museum. Nature Center rock. Photo studio for rent. High school chess club.

Registration costs for the Rochester Open go up by $10, and registration costs for the Midwest Women and Girls event go up $5 both on June 20. Register now to avoid the bump!

Rochester Chess Festival | Minnesota Chess Parking 🗺️ Parking is free in the Civic Center ramp, 100 1st Ave SE, 5pm-2:30am Friday and all day Saturday/Sunday until 2:30am. (No overnight parking.) Cross the skyway on the second level to enter the Civic Center.