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Due to Thanksgiving, round 4 of Thursday Knighter will be on Wed 11/25.
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 weeknights, Monday-Thursday, and most weekends!
WEEKEND TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
THE CLUB WILL BE HOSTING THE MN SENIOR AND JUNIOR OPENS SIMULTANEOUSLY ON THE WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 23-25 AT THE CASTLE.
SENIOR OPEN INFO/REGISTRATION HERE
JUNIOR OPEN INFO/REGISTRATION HERE
Creepy Tornado (October 31)
The creepiest, spookiest tornado of the year. Feel free to wear a costume to spook your opponents.
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 start of round 3.
Questions: Contact TD Eddie Wasserman at milkshake1300@gmail.com
THE CLUB WILL BE CLOSED ON THE WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 7-8 FOR THE MN CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE RENAISSANCE BLOOMINGTON HOTEL. INFO/REGISTRATION HERE
Exerciser Quad (November 14)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday (6-days early).
Format: 3 rounds RR, (G/60; +30). Players are grouped based on ratings. USCF membership is required.
Entry fee: If 6-days early (by Sun), $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).
Fast Classical Marathon #2 (November 21-22)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday (6-days early).
Format: 6 rounds, G/45;+30 USCF membership is required.
Entry fee: If 6-days early (by Sun), $40 for Castle members, $55 for non-members. If 2-days early (by Thu), $10 more. After that, $5 more online until site opens. At site $60 for Castle members, $75 for others.
Saturday ONLY Entry fee (No Prizes): If 6-days early (by Sun), $20 for Castle members, $30 for non-members. If 2-days early (by Thu), $10 more. After that, $5 more online until site opens. At site $40 for Castle members, $50 for others.
Saturday Rounds: 10:00, 1:10, 4:00 SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Sunday Rounds: 10:00, 1:10, 4:00
Onsite: Club will be open at 9:30 AM. Registration closes at 9:50 AM.
Prizes: (based on 16). $150 for 1st, $80 for 2nd, 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 2 half point byes, request by start of round 4.
Questions: Contact TD Eddie Wasserman at milkshake1300@gmail.com
Thanksgiving Tornado (November 28)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday (6-days early).
Format: 4 rounds, G/45+15 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 start of round 3.
Questions: Contact TD Joshua Rajadurai at joshua.chesscastle@gmail.com
Exerciser Quad (December 5)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday (6-days early).
Format: 3 rounds RR, (G/60; +30). Players are grouped based on ratings. USCF membership is required.
Entry fee: If 6-days early (by Sun), $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).
THE CLUB WILL BE CLOSED ON THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 12-13 FOR THE MN QUICK CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY CENTER ON DECEMBER 12. SEE YOU THERE!
‼️THE 2026 CASTLE CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE HELD ON THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 19-20 THIS YEAR. FULL FLYER AND DETAILS COMING SOON!‼️
Day after Christmas Rapid (December 26)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday (6-days early).
Format: 5 rounds, G/30;d5 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, 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: Up to 2 half point byes. Request by start of round 3.
Questions: Contact TD Eddie Wasserman at milkshake1300@gmail.com
Exerciser Quad (January 2)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday (6-days early).
Format: 3 rounds RR, (G/60; +30). Players are grouped based on ratings. USCF membership is required.
Entry fee: If 6-days early (by Sun), $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).
THE CLUB WILL BE CLOSED ON THE WEEKEND OF JANUARY 9-10 FOR THE MN WINTER OPEN AT THE EMBASSY SUITES IN BLOOMINGTON. SEE YOU THERE!
Freezer Tornado (January 16)
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 start of round 3.
Questions: Contact TD Jacob Pikus at jacobpikus@gmail.com or 612-806-8961
Rock and Roll Think (January 23-24)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday (6-days early).
Format: 7 rounds, G/60 with 15 sec delay USCF membership is required.
Entry fee: If 6-days early (by Sun), $40 for Castle members, $55 for non-members. If 2-days early (by Thu), $10 more. After that, $5 more online until site opens. At site $60 for Castle members, $75 for others.
Saturday ONLY Entry fee (No Prizes): If 6-days early (by Sun), $20 for Castle members, $30 for non-members. If 2-days early (by Thu), $10 more. After that, $5 more online until site opens. At site $40 for Castle members, $50 for others.
Saturday Rounds: 10:00, 1:00, 3:45, 6:30 SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Sunday Rounds: 11:00, 2:15, 5:00
Onsite: Club will be open at 9:30 AM. Registration closes at 9:50 AM.
Prizes: (based on 16). $150 for 1st, $80 for 2nd, 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 2 half point byes, request by round 4.
Questions: Contact TD Eddie Wasserman at milkshake1300@gmail.com
Rusty Rapid (January 30)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday (6-days early).
Format: 5 rounds, G/30;d5 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, 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: Up to 2 half point byes. Request by start of round 3.
Questions: Contact TD Joshua Rajadurai at joshua.chesscastle@gmail.com
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