6 Round Swiss, Game in 30 with 5 second delay. Onsite Registration: 9:30-9:50. Rounds: 10:00 - 11:30 - Lunch - 1:15 - 2:30 - 4:00 - 5:15 Entry $20, members $15. Prizes 60%. With at least one class prize. National memberships required. You do not need to be a Castle member to play at the Club. Phone to reach the club - 612.478.9934 or e-mail at info@chesscastle.com

Entry will be $15 for members, $20 for non-members for one tournament, $25 for members, $30 for non-members for both, 60% paid out in prizes

Sunday, August 20, Game 5/ no delay, starts at 1:00 with rounds ASAP, registration from 12:30-12:55 PM. USCF Blitz rated; does not count for your regular rating. At least 6 double rounds depending on entries. Entry fee is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. 60% of entries paid out in prizes. Directed by Jackson Wahl. Phone to reach the club - 612.478.9934 or e-mail at info@chesscastle.com

 

Seven games, (4 games on Saturday, 3 games Sunday). Time control is game in 60+15 second delay. Prize fund is 60% of entries, with several class prizes. Advance entry $35 for club members, $40 onsite, non-members $40 advance entry $45 onsite. Two half-point byes for any rounds; must be requested when entering. One day Saturday only option $18 in advance, $20 onsite. Onsite Registration: 9-9:50am Saturday. Round Times: Saturday 10-1-3:45-6:45, Sunday noon-2:45-5:15. USCF Membership required. Phone to reach the club - 612.478.9934 or e-mail at info@chesscastle.com

September 1-3

 
Saturday, September 9
Quad #12 Entry Fee: $12 if early, $15 at site, (members $5 off, FM and above FREE). ($$ FREE Membership): One year of FREE Chess Castle membership to the winner of the most quads at the end of the year (split on a tie). Onsite Registration: 9:30-9:50 (phone or text 763-232-9944). Rounds: 10:00-1:30-ASAP. Byes: None. Other: This is an inexpensive event for fun and competition, usually done by 6 or 7. Directed by Nate Hoover. House players welcome. Round times are estimates. There is a 1/2 hour lunch after round 1 and a 5-10 minute break after round 2. If you register early, you must still check-in by 9:55, or you may not get paired. Lower section is often rated youths grades 4-8. All proceeds go to the Chess Castle.
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Join us on Tuesdays 6-10 PM for an evening of casual chess. Speed chess, bughouse, analysis, pick-up games or enjoy one of the books from the clubs extensive library. Open to everyone, beginners welcome.

Entry Fee: $20, members $15 Prizes: Winners get free or reduced entry next month, with participation counting towards invitation to Club Championship. Swiss, Game/100 with +30 bonus. Onsite Registration: 6:30-6:50 PM first Thursday of the month. Rounds: 7:00 PM each Thursday, check-in by 6:55 or you may not get paired, call 612.964.6673. Directed by Norm Myrin. Most games done by 11:00. Questions, contact Mike Svenson mikesvenson@me.com phone: 651.276.2007 House players welcome.
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Same format as Open.  Excellent opportunity for higher rated players (must be 1700+) with discount incentives.  Minimum of 8 players, otherwise the event merges with the Open.   If the event merges with the Open, you can opt for full refund or use your reduced entry for the Open.  Entry Fee: if early (U1900 $20), (1900-1999 $17), (2000-2099 $14), (2100+ $11), (FM and above FREE), All $20 at site, members get $5 off. Check-in by 6:55 Thursday or you may not get paired, call or text 763-232-9944.  Byes: two byes if 5-SS, one bye if 4-SS.  Other: Directed by Nate Hoover. All proceeds go to the Chess Castle.  Registered: 18 players, 7 Masters, see Wallchart.

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