WE ARE REOPENING OCTOBER 3rd ON SAME FLOOR PAST RESTROOMS
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CHESS CASTLE REOPENING OCTOBER 3rd ON SAME FLOOR DIFFERENT ROOM!!
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
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!
CHESS CASTLE REOPENING OCTOBER 3rd ON SAME FLOOR DIFFERENT ROOM!!
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 Tuesday 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 month. Online registration DEC 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.
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 2023 Thursday Knighter Leaderboard, 2023 Upset Leaders
CHESS CASTLE REOPENING OCTOBER 3rd ON SAME FLOOR DIFFERENT ROOM!!
WEEKEND TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Jefferson Fundraiser Scholastic December 9th
Hall of Fame Classic December 16-17th
https://www.minnesotachess.com/
Rapid December 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.
The Chess Castle Championship January 6-7th (New Think Format!)
Format: 6 rounds, G/60 with 15 second increment.
Online Entry: $20 for Castle members, $30 for non-members, & $15 Saturday ONLY (No Prize) all by January 2nd. $10 more after January 2nd. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Onsite entry: $20 more from original, ends at 10:50AM.
Rounds: 11:00, 2:15, and 5:00 on both Saturday and Sunday.
Prizes: 1st - New Castle Traveling Trophy and 2024 VIP/Regular Membership. 2nd and two class prizes are half-year VIP/Regular Membership.
Other: Up to two half-point byes available for any rounds (requested by round 4). Club opens at 10:30 on Saturday and Sunday. MSCA tiebreaker rules used to determine 1st if needed. VIP Membership is all Castle events free, but you must already be a member before round 4 to qualify, otherwise receive a regular membership.
Contact: Contact TD Jack Bellinger at think@chesscastle.com.
Exerciser Quads January 13th
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.
Winter Open January 20-21st
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Rapid January 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.
FIDE Premier & USCF Open February 3-4th
FIDE Premiere: Players in this section must be above 1800 USCF or 1700 FIDE. FIDE & USCF rated.
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. Prizes: 1st $140, 2nd $100; U2100 $100; (based on 16 players). If there are less than 8 players, Fide players will be moved to the Open.
USCF Open: USCF rated only. Open to all.
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. Open Prizes: 1st $120, 2nd $100; U1500 $60; U1000 $60 (based on 16 players). Format: Five games, Swiss pairings. Game in 90 minutes plus 30 second increment. Rounds: Sat 10:00-3:00-7:30; Sun 10-3.
Other: Up to two half point byes by request!
Advanced entries: Made online at www.onlineregistration.cc or mailed: Dane Zagar 7517 W 110th Street, Bloomington MN, 55438. Checks payable to: Chess Castle of Minnesota. USCF membership is required.
Onsite Registration: Sat 9:15- 9:45 AM.
Questions: fide@chesscastle.com or text 612-805-3958.
Exerciser Quads February 10th
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.
Speedy Saturday (Quick and Blitz!) February 17th
Format: Quick event in morning, blitz in afternoon. Quick is 4 round swiss, game in 15 w/ 3 increment. Blitz is 6 double rounds, game in 3 w/ 2 increment.
Entry fee: $20 for Castle members, $30 for non-members online. -$10 for just 1 event. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Rounds: Quick is 10:00, 10:45, 11:30, 12:15. Blitz is 2:00, 2:25, 2:50, 3:15, 3:40, and 4:05.
Onsite: Club will be open at 9:30 AM. Registration closes at 9:50 AM for Quick, registration closes at 1:45 for Blitz. $5 more for all.
Prizes: $80 for each quick and blitz ($160 total) (based on 16). 1st and 2 Class prizes, may add more depending on entries.
Other: Up to 2 half point byes by request for rapid, up to 3 half point byes by request for blitz. USCF Quick and Blitz rated. Using regular ratings for pairings and prizes.
Questions: Contact TD Jackson Wahl at rapid@chesscastle.com.
Minnesota Open February 23-25th