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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.
Format: Quads, Game in 30 with a 5 seconds delay (G/30;d5), 3 rounds, players grouped by rating.
Round Times: 1st round at 6:30 PM, remaining rounds ASAP.

Entry Fee: $15 for Castle members, $25 non-members, $5 more on site.

Prizes: (Based on 16 participants): 1st $30 in each quad. If there is a Swiss lower section, then 1st $30 and $15 class prize.

Registration: Register online before 6 PM, SIGN UP CLICK HERE! Onsite registration is between 6:00-6:20 PM Monday nights.

Other: USCF membership is required. Most games are done by 10:00 PM.
Questions: Contact TD Dan Voje at danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473


Tuesday Fire & Ice 
Every Tuesday. First a Slow Burn; then, an Unrated Blitz Cool Off (Play One or Both).

Fire Format: Open Swiss, G/60 + 5 second increment, each Tuesday for a month. 

Fire Round Time: 6:30 PM Tuesdays, check-in by 6:20 PM or you may not get paired. 

Fire Entry Fee: If 3-days early, $20 CCM members, $30 for non-members, ($5 more if 1 hour - 2 days early, $10 more at site). 

Fire Prizes: Winner and Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month, split on a tie. 

Fire Registration: Onsite registration 6:00-6:20 PM first or second Tuesday of the month. Online registration before 6:00 PM, SIGN UP CLICK HERE! 

Fire Other: Players must be present or email Jack by 6:20 PM to Check-In. USCF membership is required. Games are done at about 8:30 PM. Up to 2 half point byes may be given before round 3. 

Ice Format: Five Round Swiss, G/3 + 2 second increment. 

Ice Start Time: Starts at 8:50 PM every week, a new event every Tuesday. 

Ice Entry Fee: Only $5 each week if you play the Fire, others $10 onsite only

Ice Prizes: 80% of entry fees returned in prizes, Place & Under prizes. 

Ice Registration: Register online before 6:00 PM, SIGN UP CLICK HERE! Onsite registration is between 8:35-8:45 PM Tuesdays. 

Ice Other: USCF membership NOT required. USCF regular ratings used for pairing/prizes. 

Fire & Ice Questions: Contact TD Jack Bellinger at tuesday@chesscastle.com


Wednesday Casual Night, Game Review & Unrated Blitz

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

Casual: 5-7 PM. Unrated chess fun to play friendly games and socialize

Game review/lecture: 7-8 PM. Have your notated game reviewed by a US Chess Expert, Candidate Master, or National Master. $10 per game up to 5 games per night.

Unrated Blitz Format: 6 rounds, G/3+2.
Round Times: 1st round at 8:00 PM, remaining rounds ASAP.

Entry Fee: Entry $10 only $5 for those who paid for Game Review

Prizes 1st $20, 2nd $10, & Free Weekday Tournament Cards to all new Unrated or Provisionally rated players scoring 2 points or more
Questions: Contact TD Dan Voje at danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473


Thursday Knighter Open/Premier

For early bird rate, sign up by end-of-day Monday before round 1.

OPEN: Personal chess set & clock optional.

Format: (G/90; +30).
Round Times: 6:30 PM each Thursday, check-in by 6:20 or you may not get paired.

Entry Fee: if 3-days early, $25 for CCM members, $35 for non-members, ($5 more if 1 hour - 2 days early, $10 more at site), good for whole month.  1-day rate is $10 for CCM members, $15 for non-members.

Prizes: Winner and Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month, split on a tie.

Registration: Onsite registration 5:45-6:15 PM first Thursday of the monthOnline registration MAR SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Other: USCF membership is required. Most games are done by 10:00 PM. House player and spectators welcomed.
Questions: Contact TD Norm Myrin at normalcyforever@gmail.com or 612-964-6673


PREMIER: Chess set & clock provided.

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

Entry Fee: if 3-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), ($5 more if 1 hour - 2 days early, $10 more at site), non-members $10 more.  Entry fee is good for whole month.  One-day rate is same as OPEN.

Prizes: Same as OPEN.

Byes: one bye if 4-SS, two byes if 5-SS, exceptions at TD's discretion.

Registration: Same as OPEN.

Other: Exceptions to minimum rating at TD's discretion. TD may require submission of game scores.  Games may be broadcast. House player welcomed.
Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com or 763-232-9944

Wallchart 2024 Thursday Knighter Leaderboard, 2024 Upset Leaders


WEEKEND TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE


New Think Format! March 16-17th

Format: 6 rounds, G/60 with 15 second increment.

Online Entry: $35 for Castle members, $45 for non-members, & $20 Saturday ONLY (No Prize) SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Onsite entry: $5 more ends at 10:50AM.

Rounds: 11:00, 2:15, and 5:00 on both Saturday and Sunday.

Prizes (based on 16): 1st $120, 2nd $80, and two Class prizes $60 each.

Other: Up to two half-point byes available for any rounds (requested by round 4). Club opens at 10:30 on Saturday and Sunday. USCF Rated.

Contact: Contact TD Jack Bellinger at think@chesscastle.com


Rapid March 30th

Format: 5 rounds, G/30 with 5 second delay.

Entry fee: $25 for Castle members, $35 for non-members online. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Rounds: 10:00, 11:30, 1:30, 2:45, 4:00. 

Onsite: Club will be open at 9:30 AM. Registration closes at 9:50 AM $5 more for all.

Prizes: $200 total (based on 16). Often 2 Places and 2 Class prizes.

Other: Up to 2 half point byes by request. USCF Regular and Quick rated. 

Questions: Contact TD Jackson Wahl at rapid@chesscastle.com


Exerciser Quads April 6th

Format: Three Rounds Game in 60 with a 30 second increment, USCF membership is required. Players are grouped based on ratings.

Entry fee: $5 for Castle members, $15 for others. SIGN UP CLICK HERE! Please register before 9:30 AM online.

Onsite registration: $5 more ends at 9:50 AM. Castle opens at 9:30 AM and games start at 10:00 AM.

Round Times: 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and ASAP.  

Questions: E-mail Dan Voje danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473.


ChessKids at the Castle Apr 7th

Format: 4 rounds, (G/25)
Entry fee: $25. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!  (Current Registrations)

Rounds: 4:10, 5:00, 6:20, 7:10. (break after rd 2)

Onsite: Club will be open at 3:15 PM. Registration closes at 3:50 PM.  EF is $30 at site.

Prizes: Awards to all with trophies for the leaders and your inscription on the Leaderboard.

Other: Unrated tournament play and game analysis if time permits.  No USCF needed.

Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover, 763-232-9944, nathanhoover@msn.com or Igor Rybakov at igorchess@gmail.com


USCF Minor & Major G/75+25 April 13-14th
Format: 5 games, Swiss pairings. G/75 plus 25 second increment. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Entry fee: $35 for Castle members, 1-week early online, otherwise; 6-1 days early is $45 for Castle members

Non-Members $10 more, onsite registration $5 more than latest price. 

Rounds: Saturday 10:00AM-2:00PM-6:00PM; Sunday 10AM-2:00PM. 

Onsite Registration: Sat 9:15- 9:45 AM. Club opens at 9:15am.

Other: Up to two half point byes by request before round 3 is paired! 

Major (1600+): Players in this section must be at least 1600 USCF Live or Monthly. 

Prizes: 1st $140, 2nd $100; 2 Class Prizes $70; (based on 15 players). 

Minor (U1800): Players in this section must be below 1800 USCF. 

Prizes: 1st $120, 2nd $80; 2 Class Prizes $60 each (based on 15 players).

Advanced entries: Made online at www.onlineregistration.cc or mailed: 

Dane Zagar 7517 W110th Street, Bloomington MN, 55438. Checks payable to: Chess Castle of Minnesota.
USCF membership is required
.

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


Foolish Tornado April 20th

Format: 4 rounds swiss, G/45 with 5 second delay.

Online Entry: $25 for Castle members, $35 for non-members. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Onsite entry: $5 more ends at 9:50AM.

Rounds: 10:00, 12:15, 2:00, and 4:00.

Prizes (based on 16): 1st $60, 2nd $30, bottom half and quarter prizes each $30.

Other: Up to two half point byes if requested before round 3.

Contact: E-mail TD Jackson Wahl at rapid@chesscastle.com


Rapid April 27th

Format: 5 rounds, G/30 with 5 second delay.

Entry fee: $25 for Castle members, $35 for non-members online. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Rounds: 10:00, 11:30, 1:30, 2:45, 4:00. 

Onsite: Club will be open at 9:30 AM. Registration closes at 9:50 AM $5 more for all.

Prizes: $200 total (based on 16). Often 2 Places and 2 Class prizes.

Other: Up to 2 half point byes by request. USCF Regular and Quick rated. 

Questions: Contact TD Jackson Wahl at rapid@chesscastle.com