e-mail at info@chesscastle.com
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!
New scholastic event: The scholastic Grand Prix !
Click here for details.
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.
2024 Action Quad Leaderboard
Tuesday Fire & Ice (some slight changes begin in Sep)
Every Tuesday. First a Slow Burn; then, an Unrated Blitz Cool Off or Open Analysis. For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday before round 1.
Fire Format: Open Swiss, G/45 + 10 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 2-days early, $20 CCM members, $30 for non-members. After that, $5 more online up until club opens, $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, OCT SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Fire Other: Players must be present or email Josh 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 Open Analysis: Free, open game analysis when Fire games are done until 9:30. Either Ice Open Analysis or Ice Blitz, depending on what everyone wants.
Ice Blitz Format: Five Round Swiss, G/3 + 2 second increment. Starts at 8:50 PM. Only $5 each week if you play the Fire, others $10 onsite only. 80% of entry fees returned in prizes, Place & Under prizes. Onsite registration is between 8:35-8:45 PM Tuesdays. USCF membership NOT required. USCF regular ratings used for pairing/prizes.
Fire & Ice Questions: Contact TD Joshua Rajadurai 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
Rounds every Thursday. For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Tuesday before round 1.
OPEN: Personal chess set & clock optional.
Format: (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.
Prizes: Winner and Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month, split on a tie. Winner(s) may optionally use entry for PREMIER.
Registration: Onsite registration 5:45-6:15 PM first Thursday of the month. Online registration OCT SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Byes: One bye if 4 rounds, two byes if 5 rounds.
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. Premier Prize Masters Entry!
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.
Prizes: Same as OPEN, plus Winner gets free entry to play a weekend Quad with 3 Masters!
Registration: Same as OPEN.
Byes: Same as OPEN, must be 1800+.
Other: Exceptions to minimum rating at TD's discretion. TD may require submission of game scores. Games may be broadcast with live commentary on YouTube. 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
Please note the 2-day early entry option for weekend events beginning Jun 1. For more info, click here.
Exerciser Quad #10 (Oct 19)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: Three Rounds Game in 60 with a 30 second increment, USCF membership is required. Players are grouped based on ratings.
Entry fee: If 2-days early, $5 for Castle members, $15 for others. After that, $5 more online until site opens, $10 more at site. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Onsite registration: $10 more, ends at 9:50 AM. Castle opens at 9:30 and games start at 10:00.
Round Times: 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and ASAP. Lunch break after rd 1.
Questions: E-mail Dan Voje danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473 (after 8 AM on event day).
MN State Senior Championship Age 50+ (Oct 26-27)
https://www.minnesotachess.com/senior-championship
Younger Folks Open Age < 50 (Oct 26-27)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: 4 rounds, G/90; +30.
Online Entry: If 2-days early, $30 for Castle members, $40 for non-members, & $20 Saturday ONLY (No Prize). After that, $5 more online until site opens, $10 more at site. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Onsite: Club will open at 9:30 AM. Registration closes at 9:50 AM, $10 more for all.
Rounds: 10:00 & 3:00 on Saturday, 10:00 & 3:00 on Sunday.
Prizes: $260 total (based on 16). Often 2 Places and 2 Class prizes.
Other: Up to two half-point byes available for any rounds. Club open at 9:30.
Contact: E-mail TD Jack Bellinger at bellj11471@gmail.com with questions.
Whiz Blitz Revival (Nov 2) New Event!
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: 6 rounds, G/25 with a 10 second increment.
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 will open at 9:30 AM. Registration closes at 9:50 AM, $10 more for all.
Rounds: 10:00, 11:15, 1:00, 2:15, 3:30, 4:45. Lunch break after rd 2.
Prizes: $200 total (based on 20). $100 for 1st, $50 for 2nd, $50 for Class Prize TBD.
Other: 2 half-point byes allowed, request by round 3. USCF Regular and Quick rated.
Questions: E-mail Dane Zagar danezagar@gmail.com or 612-805-3958 (after 8 AM on event day).
Scholastic Grand Prix #1 (Nov 3)
https://sites.google.com/view/chesscastle/scholastic-grand-prix
Exerciser Quad #11 (Nov 9)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: Three Rounds Game in 60 with a 30 second increment, USCF membership is required. Players are grouped based on ratings.
Entry fee: If 2-days early, $5 for Castle members, $15 for others. After that, $5 more online until site opens, $10 more at site. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Onsite registration: $10 more, ends at 9:50 AM. Castle opens at 9:30 and games start at 10:00.
Round Times: 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and ASAP. Lunch break after rd 1.
Questions: E-mail Dan Voje danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473 (after 8 AM on event day).
MN Class Championships (Nov 16-17)
https://www.minnesotachess.com/class-championships