Exerciser Quad (June 13)

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 6-days early, $10 for Castle members, $25 for others. If 2-days early (by Thu), $5 more. After that, $5 more online until site opens.  At site $25 for Castle members, $40 for others. 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).

We will be closed on the weekend of June 20-21 due to the Minnesota Blitz Championship on June 20th at the Plymouth Community Center. Click HERE for more details.

Battle of Monmouth Tornado (June 27)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday (6-days early).
Format: 4 rounds, G/30 +30 USCF membership is required.
Entry fee: If 6-days early (by Sun), $30 for Castle members, $45 for non-members. If 2-days early (by Thu), $10 more.  After that, $5 more online until site opens.  At site $50 for Castle members, $65 for others.
Rounds: 10:00, 12:50, 3:10, 5:30  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: Up to 1 half point byes. Request by round 2.

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

Catfish Days (July 24th-26th) Two Potlucks + $2,500 in Prizes Fully Guaranteed!

Site: Franklin Community Center, 221 E 2nd Ave E, Franklin, MN 55333

Prize fund: 1st $600, 2nd $300, 3rd $200 4th $150. Plus $1,250 an additional Class Prizes for groups of at least 5 players.

Format: Seven games, Swiss pairings all one Open section. USCF membership required. 

Byes: Up to two half point byes for any rounds.

Time Control: Game in 60 minutes + 30. Forfeits 30 minutes from the start of the round.

Schedule: Our Onsite Registration is Friday noon -12:45pm. Rounds: Friday 1pm-5:30pm (Potluck#1 is 4:30PM-5:30PM Friday). Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm-6:30pm (Potluck#2 is 5:30PM-6:30PM Saturday). Sunday 10:00am-2:00pm (snacks + leftovers served between rounds Sunday). Please stay for the traditional cash award ceremony after the last round $10 fee for mailing prize!

Friday & Saturday Potlucks: Please contribute to the potlucks. Organizers will supply hotdogs, condiments, corn, etc. But we need other entrees, side dishes, snacks, and drinks. If you don’t know what to bring, contact Dane Zagar. 

Entry fee: $50 by May 1st, $60 by June 1st, $70 by July 1st, $80 by July 15th, $90 until midnight the day before the event, $100 onsite. Players rated 2200 or above receive $20 off & players 2000 or above receive $10 off!
Advanced entries: Can be made online at tinyurl.com/catfish2026

or mailed: Dane Zagar 4454 Maki Rd, Brookston, Minnesota, 55711.

Checks payable to: Chess Club of MN; must be postmarked by July 15th.

Hotels: There are many hotels, but book right away. Some options are in Redwood Falls.
Tournament Director: USCF Local TD Andy Grube 

Tournament Questions: Contact Dane Zagar at danezagar@gmail.com

Sammy's Farewell $1,000 Blitz Party (August 9)
Free Pizza and Cake to celebrate IM Samrug Narayanan's big move!
Site: 10 Southdale Center Suite 910, Edina, MN 55435.

Format: 10 double rounds with Swiss pairings, G/3+2. USCF membership is required.
Prize fund: 1st $320, 2nd $160, 3rd $120, Plus $400 more in class prizes for groups of 5 or more (based on 40). 
Entry fee: $30 for Castle members, $40 for non-members by Monday June 3rd.
If 2-days early (by Fri), $40 for Castle members, $50 for non-members.
After that, $45 for Castle members, $55 for non-members until 10am Sunday. Onsite $50 for Castle members, $60 for others.
Rounds: 11:00 games start, other rounds ASAP, Lunch Break approximately 1pm-215pm-. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Onsite: Club will be open at 10:30 AM. Registration closes at 10:50 AM.
Note: Highest USCF/FIDE rating is used for pairings and prizes.  
Tournament Organizer: Contact Dane Zagar; danezagar@gmail.com or (612) 805-3958.