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LOCATION & DIRECTIONS

10 Southdale Center Suite 910, Edina, MN 55435

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 !

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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.

Wednesday Casual Night & Unrated Blitz

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

Entry Fee: Free for first timers, $5 donation requested after that per week.
Casual: 5-6:30 PM. Unrated chess fun to play friendly games and socialize

Unrated Blitz Format: Around 6:30 PM we start an unrated blitz. G/5; d3.
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: 4-5 Rd SS, (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.

Onsite: Club opens at 6:00 PM. Registration and check-in ends at 6:20.  Online registration MAY SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Prizes: Winner and Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month, split on a tie. Winner(s) may optionally use entry for PREMIER.

Byes: One bye if 4 rounds, two byes if 5 rounds.  Request by round 3.  One-day entry not applicable.

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

PREMIER: Chess set & clock provided.  $200 in sponsored prizes! 

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.

Onsite: Same as OPEN.
Prizes: Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month, plus $$ 150-50 for 1st-2nd sponsored prizes!

Byes: Same as OPEN, must be 1800+.

Other: Exceptions to minimum rating and byes at TD's discretion. TD may require submission of game scores.  Games may be broadcast with live commentary on YouTube.
Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com or 763-232-9944

2025 Thursday Knighter Leaderboard, 2025 Upset Leaders

WEEKEND TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

MINNEAPOLIS OPEN (May 3-4)
Format: 6-round SS, (G/60; +30).  USCF membership is required.
Entry fee: Advanced entry $50 by March 15th, $60 by April 1st, $70 by April 20th, and $80 after that or onsite registration 9:00-9:30 AM. Players rated 2200 or above receive $30 off & players 2000 or above receive $20 off.  SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Onsite: Club opens at 9:30 AM. Registration ends at 9:50.
Rounds: 10:00, 2:00, 6:00. Both Saturday and Sunday.
Prizes (B/O 60): 1st $400, 2nd $200; U2300 $120; U2000 $120; U1700 $120; U1400 $120, U1100 $120 and Trophies to the top three kids and adults Under 800/Unrated!
Other: Up to 2 half-point byes allowed must request by round 3. Games may be broadcast.
Questions: Contact TD g10patel85@gmail.com or text organizer 612-805-3958.

Action Swiss (May 10)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: 6-round SS, (G/25; +10).  USCF membership is required.
Entry fee: If 2-days early, $30 for Castle members, $40 for non-members. After that, $10 more online until site opens, $20 more at site.
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, 11:20, 1:30, 2:50, 4:10, 5:30.  Lunch after rd 2.
Prizes: $200 total (based on 14). $100 for 1st, $40 for 2nd, $60 for Class Prize TBD.
Other: Up to 2 half-point byes allowed, request by round 3. USCF Regular and Quick rated.  Games may be broadcast.
Questions: Contact TD Joshua Rajadurai at Joshua.chesscastle@gmail.com

Exerciser Quad (May 17)

For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: 3 rounds RR, (G/60; +30).  Players are grouped based on ratings.  USCF membership is required.

Entry fee: If 2-days early, $10 for Castle members, $20 for others.  After that, $5 more online until site opens, $10 more at site. 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).

Rapid Tournament (May 24)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: 5 rounds, G/30 with 5 second delay. USCF membership is required.
Entry fee: If 2-days early, $30 for Castle members, $40 for non-members online. Then, $10 more online until site opens, $20 more on site.
Rounds at 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 14). Often 2 Places and 2 Class prizes.
Other: One half point byes by request.
Questions: E-mail TD Dan Voje danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473 (after 8 AM on event day).

MINNESOTA MASTERS EVENTS!!!

Carlsbad Pawn Structure Master Class & Tandem Simul (May 30)

For best rate, sign up online!

Format: Training Camp 5-8PM and 8-10PM Tandem Simul featuring IM Nubair and MN Okey Iwu. 

Online Entry: 

Onsite entry: Starts 4:30 to 4:50PM.

Lectures: 

Minnesota Masters & Match Return Think (May 31-June 1)

For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.

Format: 7 rounds, G/60 with 15 second delay. USCF membership is required.

Online Entry: If 2-days early, $40 for Castle members, $50 for non-members. After that, $10 more online until site opens, $20 more at site.

Saturday ONLY: $20 (No Prize) SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Onsite entry: Starts 9:30 to 9:50AM.

Rounds: 10:00, 1:00, 3:45, 7:00 on Saturday, 11:00, 2:00, 4:45 on Sunday.

Prizes (based on 30): 1st $300, 2nd $160, and up to two Class prizes $120 each.

Other: Up to two half-point byes available for any rounds. Club open at 9:30 on Saturday and 10:30 on Sunday.

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

Summer Tornado (June 7) 

Format: 4 rounds swiss, G/45 with 15 second increment. USCF membership is required.

Online Entry: If 2-days early, $30 for Castle members, $40 for non-members online. Then, $10 more online until site opens, $20 more on site.  

SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Rounds: 10:00, 1:00, 3:30, 6:00.  Lunch after round 1.

Prizes: $200 total (based on 14). Often 2 Places and 2 Class prizes.

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

Faster FIDE Premiere 1600+ (June 14-15)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
FIDE Premiere: Players in this section must be above 1600 USCF or 1600 FIDE. FIDE & USCF rated.
Entry fee: If 2-days early, $65 for Castle members & $75 for Non-Members; then, $10 more online until site opens, $20 more on site.
Prizes: 1st $200, 2nd $120; and two class prizes $120 (based on 16 players).
All of the above: Five games, Swiss pairings.
Time Control game in 60 minutes plus 30 second increment.
Onsite Registration Sat 9:15- 9:45 AM. Rounds: Sat 10:00-2:00-6:00; Sun 10:00-2:00. USCF membership is required.
Other: One half point byes by request!
Advanced entries can be made online at www.onlineregistration.cc or mailed: Dane Zagar 4454 Maki Rd, Brookston MN, 55711.
Checks payable to: Chess Castle of Minnesota.
Questions: danezagar@gmail.com or text 612-805-3958.

Action Swiss (June 21)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: 6-round SS, (G/25; +10).  USCF membership is required.
Entry fee: If 2-days early, $30 for Castle members, $40 for non-members. After that, $10 more online until site opens, $20 more at site.
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, 11:20, 1:30, 2:50, 4:10, 5:30.  Lunch after rd 2.
Prizes: $200 total (based on 14). $100 for 1st, $40 for 2nd, $60 for Class Prize TBD.
Other: Up to 2 half-point byes allowed, request by round 3. USCF Regular and Quick rated.  Games may be broadcast.
Questions: E-mail TD Dan Voje danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473 (after 8 AM on event day).

Exerciser Quad (June 28)

For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: 3 rounds RR, (G/60; +30).  Players are grouped based on ratings.  USCF membership is required.

Entry fee: If 2-days early, $10 for Castle members, $20 for others.  After that, $5 more online until site opens, $10 more at site. 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).