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

Independence Rapid (July 4)
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 round 3.

Questions: Contact TD Eddie Wasserman at milkshake1300@gmail.com

We will be closed on the weekend of July 11th-12th due to the Rochester Chess Festival  at the Mayo Civic Center.  Click HERE for more details.

Fishing Tornado (July 18)

Warm-up for Catfish Days!
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 round 2.

Questions: Contact TD Jacob Pikus at jacobpikus@gmail.com or 612-806-8981

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

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) SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
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.

GM Bryan Smith Attacking Chess Bootcamp Plus Blitz (August 21) SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Friday Night (August 21st) GM Bryan Smith Attacking Chess Bootcamp Plus Blitz 5-8pm: All challengers will face GM Bryan Smith in a G/3+2 game. Winners will receive a special prize! After that, Bryan will explain some of the most interesting games he has played across his career! Registration is $40 by August 15th, $45 online by Thursday at Midnight SIGN UP CLICK HERE, or $55 in person doors open at 4:30pm and we start at 5pm.

Roger Hale Chess Celebration (August 22-23) SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Over $4,000 in prizes projected + U800 with trophy & cash prizes! Friday GM Training Camp + MSCA Grand Prix points available!
Discounts for 2000 & 2200+ Players! Extra playing rooms rented at the Chess Castle for this event!

Friday Night (August 21st) GM Bryan Smith Attacking Chess Bootcamp Plus Blitz 5-8pm: All challengers will face GM Bryan Smith in a G/3+2 game. Winners will receive a special prize! After that, Bryan will explain some of the most interesting games he has played across his career! Registration is $40 by August 15th, $45 online by Thursday at Midnight SIGN UP CLICK HERE, or $55 in person doors open at 4:30pm and we start at 5pm.

The Voje Section: Entry fee: $70 by July 15th, $80 by August 1st, $90 by August 15th, $100 by August 21st, $120 onsite before 9:30am. Discounts: 2000+ $10 off, 2200+ $20 off, and FMs, IMs, & GMs FREE after 3 rounds played. 

Prize fund: 1st $1,000 + Dan Voje Trophy, 2nd $400, 3rd $200; U2200 $160; U2000 $160; U1800 $160 (based on 45 paid).

The Roger Section (U1600): Entry fee: $60 by July 15th, $70 by July August 1st, $80 by August 15th, $90 by August 21st, $100 onsite before 9:30am.

Prize fund: 1st $500 + Roger Hale Trophy, 2nd $200, 3rd $160, U1400 $120, U1200 $120, U1000 $120 (based on 45 paid).

Vinay Karthik Section (U800): Entry fee: $50 by July 15th, $60 by August 1st, $70 August 15th, $80 by August 21st, $90 onsite before 9:30am.

1st $300 + Section takes your name 1-year, 2nd $160, 3rd $120; U600 1st $100, 2nd $60; Unrated/U400 1st $100, 2nd $60 + Scholastic Trophies for the top 1st - 3rd K-5 students, 1st - 3rd 6th - 8th grade students, and 1st - 3rd 9th - 12th grade students (based on 45 paid).

All Sections: Five games, Swiss pairings. USCF membership required and MSCA optional. Time Control: All games in 75 minutes plus 25 second increment. Schedule: Saturday 10:00AM-2:30PM- 7:00PM; Sunday 11AM-3:30PM. Onsite Registration: Saturday 8:30am - 9:30am. Advanced entries can be made online at www.onlineregistration.cc or mailed: Dane Zagar 4454 Maki Rd Brookston MN, 55438. Checks payable to: Chess Castle; Must be postmarked by August 15th. Byes up to 2 half-point byes.  Forfeit Time: 30 minutes. 

Why the Roger Hale Chess Celebration? The Chess Castle has a rich history beginning after Fischer’s 1972 World Championship. Roger Hale’s leadership and contributions with the help of TDs like Dan Voje have kept the Chess Castle alive and thriving well into the 21st century!

Tournament Questions: Contact Dane Zagar: danezagar@gmail.com or (612) 805-3958