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Rochester Chess Open

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Play in your first Chess Tournament! (Or maybe it's your 50th!) The Rochester Chess Open is back! And bigger than ever! On July 19-20, Rochester Chess will be hosting the 2025 Rochester Open at the Mayo Civic Center. This USCF-rated event will feature five rounds in four rated sections and is expected to draw some of the best players in the state. Playing in your first tournament? The U700/Unrated section is for you. We will provide chess sets and chess clocks. Cost is $50 online by May 1 with progressive increases up to $90 for onsite registration. Register now at www.minnesotachess.com/rochester-open. For info, contact Dennis Mays (dennismays101@gmail.com or 507-254-6809). He can even pass along some "How To Play In Your First Chess Tournament" videos to get beginners started.