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LOCATION & DIRECTIONS

10 Southdale Center Suite 910, Edina, MN 55435

You can register for ALL Chess Castle and MSCA events online at onlineregistration.cc! You can also always register in-person - please arrive before the start time.

The Chess Castle is open four nights a week, on Monday-Thursday, and most weekends!

WEEKDAY TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Monday Action Quads

Action Quads every Monday. For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday.
Format: Quads, Game in 25 with a 10 second increment (G/25+10), 3 rounds, players grouped by rating.
Round Times: 1st round at 6:30 PM, remaining rounds ASAP.

Entry Fee: $15 for Castle members by Sun, $20 by Mon online until 6 PM, $25 at site, $5 more for non-members.

Prizes: 1st $30 in each quad. If there is a Swiss lower section, then 1st $30 and $15 class prize.

Registration: Online by 6 pm Mon, CLICK HERE! Onsite registration and check-in 6:00-6:20 PM.

Other: USCF membership is required. Games may be broadcast, but it is optional to players. Most games are done by 10:00 PM.
Questions: Contact TD Dan Voje at danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473. Please call if Mon after 3 PM.

Tuesday Knighter OPEN (up to $130 in sponsored prizes!)

Rounds every Tuesday.  For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday before round 1.

Format: 4-5 Rd SS, (G/60; +30). New event each month, 1st round 1st Tuesday, last round last Tuesday.
Round Times: 6:30 PM each Tuesday, check-in by 6:20 or you may not get paired.

Entry Fee: If 2-days early, $25 for CCM members, $35 for non-members, (NE discount $5, NM discount $10).  After that, EF is $5 more online until site opens, $10 more at site.  It's good for whole month.  1-day rate is $10 for CCM members, $15 for non-members.

Onsite: Club opens at 6:00 PM. Registration and check-in ends at 6:20.  Online registration: JUL SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Prizes: $100-30 (b/12) 1st-2nd sponsored prizes! Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month.

Byes: One bye if 4 rounds, two byes if 5 rounds.  Request by round 3.  One-day entry not applicable.

Other: USCF membership is required. Most games done by 9:00 PM. Games may be broadcast. Spectators welcomed.  Play TUE & THU and save $10, scroll down to Week-Knighter Special for more info.
Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com or 763-232-9944

2025 Tuesday Knighter Leaderboard, 2025 Upset Leaders

Wednesday Casual Night & Unrated Blitz

Perfect for new players or returning members to learn about the club, play some friendly games, or join the US Chess Federation.

Entry Fee: Free for first timers, $5 donation requested after that per week.
Casual: 5-6:30 PM. Unrated chess fun to play friendly games and socialize

Unrated Blitz Format: Around 6:30 PM we start an unrated blitz. G/5; d3.
Questions: Contact TD Dan Voje at danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473

Thursday Knighter OPEN/PREMIER

Rounds every Thursday.  For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Tuesday before round 1.

OPEN: Personal chess set & clock optional.

Format: 4-5 Rd SS, (G/90; +30). New event each month, 1st round 1st Thursday, last round last Thursday.
Round Times: 6:30 PM each Thursday, check-in by 6:20 or you may not get paired.

Entry Fee: If 2-days early, $25 for CCM members, $35 for non-members.  After that, $5 more online until site open, $10 more at site.  It's good for whole month.  1-day rate is $10 for CCM members, $15 for non-members.

Onsite: Club opens at 6:00 PM. Registration and check-in ends at 6:20.  Online registration: JUL SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Prizes: Winner and Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month, split on a tie. Winner(s) may optionally use entry for PREMIER.

Byes: One bye if 4 rounds, two byes if 5 rounds.  Request by round 3.  One-day entry not applicable.

Other: USCF membership is required. Most games are done by 10:00 PM. Spectators welcomed.  Play TUE & THU and save $10, scroll down to Week-Knighter Special for more info.
Questions: Contact TD Norm Myrin at normalcyforever@gmail.com or 612-964-6673

PREMIER: Chess set & clock provided.  Up to $200 in sponsored prizes! 

Format / Round Times: Same as OPEN section. Excellent opportunity for higher rated players (must be 1700 or higher) with discount incentives.

Entry Fee: If 2-days early and a CCM member (1700-1899 $35), (1900-1999 $30), (2000-2099 $25), (2100-2199 $20), (2200-2299 $15), (2300+ $10), (NE receives $5 off, NM receives $10 off, FM and above FREE).  After that, $5 more until site opens, $10 more at site.  Non-members $10 more.  Entry fee is good for whole month.  One-day rate is same as OPEN.

Onsite: Same as OPEN.
Prizes: $150-50 (b/12) 1st-2nd sponsored prizes! Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month.

Byes: Same as OPEN, must be 1800+.

Other: Exceptions to minimum rating and byes at TD's discretion. TD may require submission of game scores.  Games may be broadcast with live commentary on YouTube.  Play TUE & THU and save $10, scroll down to Week-Knighter Special for more info.
Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com or 763-232-9944

2025 Thursday Knighter Leaderboard, 2025 Upset Leaders

Week-Knighter Special

Play in both TUE & THU Knighter and save $10!  For best rate, sign-up 2 days before first event.

EF: See specific events above and subtract $10, or click the sign up link below and let the system calculate.  If you are playing in the THU PREMIER, please select appropriate rating-based section, all others select OPEN section.  TUE is OPEN section for all.
Byes: Please email or text TD with your byes.

Other: NE discount $10, NM discount $20.  For more info, see specific events above

Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com or 763-232-9944

AUG SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

WEEKEND TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Farewell to Miles Ex. Quad (July 12)

For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: 3 rounds RR, (G/60; +30).  Players are grouped based on ratings.  USCF membership is required.

Entry fee: If 2-days early, $10 for Castle members, $20 for others.  After that, $5 more online until site opens, $10 more at site. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Onsite: Club opens at 9:30 AM. Registration and check-in ends at 9:50, please text TD if running late.

Rounds: 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and ASAP.  Lunch after rd 1.
Other: No byes, please do not withdraw.  One section may be a Swiss at TD's discretion.

Questions: E-mail TD Dan Voje danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473 (after 8 AM on event day).

July Rapid (July 19)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: 5 rounds, G/30 with 5 second delay. USCF membership is required.
Entry fee: If 2-days early, $30 for Castle members, $40 for non-members online. Then, $10 more online until site opens, $20 more on site.
Rounds at 10:00, 11:20, 1:20, 2:40, 4:00. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Onsite: Club will be open at 9:30 AM. Registration closes at 9:50 AM.
Prizes: $200 total (based on 16). $100 for 1st, $40 for 2nd, and two Class prizes $30 each.
Note: The number of prizes and the amount of money in the prize pool  changes with attendance.
Other: One half point byes by request.
Questions: Contact TD Joshua Rajadurai at Joshua.chesscastle@gmail.com.

30th Annual Catfish Days 2025 (July 25-27)

Catfish Days is an annual 7 round swiss tournament that is held at the Franklin Community Center in Franklin, MN. 

Time Control is 60+30 for the first 5 rounds, and 75+30 for the last 2 rounds. 

$1500+ projected total prizes based on 60 entries! 

FOR FULL CATFISH DAYS FLYER, EVENT INFORMATION AND ONLINE REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

Club will be closed during Catfish Days, see you in Franklin! 

Action Swiss (August 2)

For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.

Format: 6-round SS, (G/25; +10).  USCF membership is required.

Entry fee: If 2-days early, $30 for Castle members, $40 for non-members. After that, $10 more online until site opens, $20 more at site.

SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Onsite: Club opens at 9:30 AM. Registration and check-in ends at 9:50, please text TD if running late.

Rounds: 10:00, 11:20, 1:30, 2:50, 4:10, 5:30.  Lunch after rd 2.

Prizes: $200 total (based on 16). $100 for 1st, $40 for 2nd, and two Class prizes $30 each.

Note: The number of prizes and the amount of money in the prize pool  changes with attendance.

Other: Up to 2 half-point byes allowed, request by round 3. USCF Regular and Quick rated.  Games may be broadcast 

Questions: Contact TD Joshua Rajadurai at Joshua.chesscastle@gmail.com.

Summer Think (August 9-10)

For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.

Format: 7 rounds, G/60 with 15 second delay. USCF membership is required.

Online Entry: If 2-days early, $40 for Castle members, $50 for non-members. After that, $10 more online until site opens, $20 more at site.

Saturday ONLY: $20 (No Prize) SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Onsite entry: Starts 9:30 to 9:50AM.

Rounds: 10:00, 1:00, 3:45, 7:00 on Saturday, 11:00, 2:00, 4:45 on Sunday.

Prizes (based on 16): 1st $150, 2nd $80, and two Class prizes $60 each.
Note: The number of prizes and the amount of money in the prize pool  changes with attendance.

Other: Up to two half-point byes available for any rounds. Club open at 9:30 on Saturday and 10:30 on Sunday.

Questions: E-mail TD Dan Voje danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473 (after 8 AM on event day).

Exerciser Quad (August 16)

For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: 3 rounds RR, (G/60; +30).  Players are grouped based on ratings.  USCF membership is required.

Entry fee: If 2-days early, $10 for Castle members, $20 for others.  After that, $5 more online until site opens, $10 more at site. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Onsite: Club opens at 9:30 AM. Registration and check-in ends at 9:50, please text TD if running late.

Rounds: 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and ASAP.  Lunch after rd 1.
Other: No byes, please do not withdraw.  One section may be a Swiss at TD's discretion.

Questions: E-mail TD Dan Voje danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473 (after 8 AM on event day).

Training Camp and Tandem Simul (August 22)

Learn Positional Chess Secrets from a Grandmaster!

Format: Training Camp by GM Robby Kevlishvili  5-8PM and 8-10PM Tandem Simul featuring GM Robby Kevlishvili and NM Oke Iwu 

Online Entry: Is $50 for both the Camp & Simul, $35 for Camp ONLY, $25 for Simul ONLY. Onsite entry is $10 more. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Questions: Contact Dane Zagar: danezagar@gmail.com or (612) 805-3958

Roger Hale Chess Celebration (August 23-24)

Over $3,800 in prizes projected + U800 with trophy & cash prizes! Friday GM Training Camp and Tandem Simul + MSCA Grand Prix points available! Discounts for 2000, 2100, & 2200+ Players! Extra playing rooms rented at the Chess Castle for this event!

GM Robby Kevlishvili confirmed to play! 

Friday Night (August 22nd) Chess Castle Training Camp + Tandem Master Simul 

Format: Training Camp by GM Robby Kevlishvili  5-8PM and 8-10PM Tandem Simul featuring GM Robby Kevlishvili and NM Oke Iwu 

Online Entry: Is $50 for both the Camp & Simul, $35 for Camp ONLY, $25 for Simul ONLY. Onsite entry is $10 more. 

The Voje Section: Entry fee: $55 by June 15th, $65 by July 1st, $75 by July 15th; $85 by August 1st, $95 by August 9th,  $110 onsite before 9:30am. Discounts: 2000+ $10 off 2100+ $20 off, 2200+ $30 off, and FMs, IMs, & GMs FREE after 3 rounds played. Prize fund: 1st $800 + Dan Voje Trophy, 2nd $400, 3rd $200; U2200 $160; U2000 $160; U1800 $160  (based on 45 paid entries).

The Roger Section (U1600): Entry fee: $45 by June 15th, $55 by July 1st, $65 by July 15th; $75 by August 1st, $85 by August 9th, $100 onsite before 9:30am. Prize fund: 1st $400 + Roger Hale Trophy, 2nd $200, 3rd $160, U1400 $120, U1200 $120, U1000 $120 (based on 45 paid entries).

The Future Section (U800): Entry fee: $35 by June 15th, $45 by July 1st, $55 by July 15th; $65 by August 1st, $75 by August 9th, $90 onsite before 9:30am. Prize Fund: 1st $300, 2nd $150, 3rd $120; U600 1st $100, 2nd $60; Unrated/U400 1st $100, 2nd $60 + Scholastic Trophies for the top 1st - 3rd K-5 students, 1st - 3rd 6th - 8th grade students, and 1st - 3rd 9th - 12th grade students (based upon 45 paid entries). Policy for New/Unrateds.

All Sections: Five games, Swiss pairings. USCF membership required and MSCA optional. Time Control: All games in 75 minutes plus 25 second increment. Schedule: Saturday 10:00AM-2:15PM- 6:30PM; Sunday 10AM-2:15PM. Onsite Registration: Saturday 8:30am - 9:30am. Advanced entries can be made online at www.onlineregistration.cc or mailed: Dane Zagar 7517 W 110th St, Bloomington Minnesota, 55438. Checks payable to: Chess Castle; Must be postmarked by August 1st. Byes up to 2 half-point byes.  Forfeit Time: 30 minutes. 

Why the Roger Hale Chess Celebration? The Chess Castle has a rich history beginning after Fischer’s 1972 World Championship. Roger Hale’s leadership and contributions with the help of TDs like Dan Voje have kept the Chess Castle alive and thriving well into the 21st century!
Tournament Questions: Contact Dane Zagar: danezagar@gmail.com or (612) 805-3958

SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Cool-Off Tornado (August 30)

Cool off from the exciting Roger Hale Celebration with a quicker Tornado!   For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: 4 rounds SS, (G/45 with 10 second delay).  USCF membership is required.

Entry fee: If 2-days early, $20 for Castle members, $30 for non-members. After that, $5 more online until site opens, $10 more at site. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Onsite: Club opens at 9:30 AM. Registration and check-in ends at 9:50, please text TD if running late.

Rounds: 10:00, 12:30, 2:45, 5:00.  Lunch after round 1.

Prizes: $200 total (based on 16). $100 for 1st, $40 for 2nd, and two Class prizes $30 each.

Note: The number of prizes and the amount of money in the prize pool  changes with attendance.
Byes: 1 bye, request by rd 2.
Other: USCF Regular and Quick rated.  Games may be broadcast.

Questions: E-mail TD Dane Zagar danezagar@gmail.com or 612-805-3958 (after 8 AM on event day).