Rochester Chess Open
Date and Time
- Sat, Jul 19, 2025 - Sun, Jul 20, 2025 10am - 5pm
Location
Mayo Civic Center
30 Civic Center Dr SE
Details
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.
