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).

Scholastic Grand Prix #1 (Dec 6)

For the best rate, sign up 3-days in advance!   SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Eligibility:  Players must be 18 or under.  USCF Membership is required.  (CCM Scholastic Novice Memberships are available through the Chess Castle offering a FREE USCF Membership.) Join Now! 

Format:  Players are grouped by grade levels in sections K-12. Four rounds. All games are G/25, d/5.  ½ hour lunch break after round 1.  Round times:  12:15, 1:45, and Rounds 3 and 4 ASAP.  Questions?  Email danezagar@gmail.com or call or text Dane at 612-805-3958.

Entry Fees:  $40 for CCM Members, $55 for others (if registered 3-days early). 1-Day before, $10 more. And $15 more in person at the Castle. Doors will open at 11:00.

Prizes:  Trophies and Medals for the top 5 winners of each section at all 6 tournaments.  Grand Prix Points will be awarded to every player (10 just for registering, 5 for taking notation).  Grand Prix Cash Prizes (based on cumulative points) will be awarded at the April Scholastic Grand Prix Tournament #6 Finale.  Tournament Dates (all Sundays, 12:15PM): Dec 6, Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 21, April 11, May 16. Play in as many as you can! 

Grand Prix Points & Cash Awards:  

All chess players will earn points—10 for each registration, 5 for each game notated.  Per game, per section, per tournament:  Win=20 points, Draw=10 points, Loss=5 points.  Points are cumulative.  We will use your top 4 tournament scores to determine your total points value.  So, if you miss a tournament or have an off day, you won’t be penalized. 

Cash Awards (presented at the 5/16 finale tournament) will be awarded to the top five winners* (highest point scores) in each section as follows:

First Place:        $250

Second Place:   $200

Third Place:       $150

Fourth Place:    $100

Fifth Place:         $ 50

Contact: danezagar@gmail.com or text 612-805-3958

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

Scholastic Grand Prix #2 (January 17)

For the best rate, sign up 3-days in advance!   SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Eligibility:  Players must be 18 or under.  USCF Membership is required.  (CCM Scholastic Novice Memberships are available through the Chess Castle offering a FREE USCF Membership.) Join Now! 

Format:  Players are grouped by grade levels in sections K-12. Four rounds. All games are G/25, d/5.  ½ hour lunch break after round 1.  Round times:  12:15, 1:45, and Rounds 3 and 4 ASAP.  Questions?  Email danezagar@gmail.com or call or text Dane at 612-805-3958.

Entry Fees:  $40 for CCM Members, $55 for others (if registered 3-days early). 1-Day before, $10 more. And $15 more after that or in person at the Castle. Doors will open at 11:00.

Prizes:  Trophies and Medals for the top 5 winners of each section at all 6 tournaments.  Grand Prix Points will be awarded to every player (10 just for registering, 5 for taking notation).  Grand Prix Cash Prizes (based on cumulative points) will be awarded at the April Scholastic Grand Prix Tournament #6 Finale.  Tournament Dates (all Sundays, 12:15PM): Dec 6, Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 21, April 11, May 16. Play in as many as you can! 

Grand Prix Points & Cash Awards:  

All chess players will earn points—10 for each registration, 5 for each game notated.  Per game, per section, per tournament:  Win=20 points, Draw=10 points, Loss=5 points.  Points are cumulative.  We will use your top 4 tournament scores to determine your total points value.  So, if you miss a tournament or have an off day, you won’t be penalized. 

Cash Awards (presented at the 5/16 finale tournament) will be awarded to the top five winners* (highest point scores) in each section as follows:

First Place:        $250

Second Place:   $200

Third Place:       $150

Fourth Place:    $100

Fifth Place:         $ 50

Contact: danezagar@gmail.com or text 612-805-3958

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