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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 per month!
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
Speedy Tuesday
Rapid Chess every Tuesday.
Format: Open swiss, G/15 increment of 3 seconds, 4 rounds.
Round Times: 6:30 PM, 7:15 PM, 8:00 PM, and 8:45 PM.
Entry Fee: $15 for Castle members, $25 non-members, $5 more on site.
Prizes: $90 total (based on 12). Usually place and under prizes.
Registration: Register online before 6 PM, SIGN UP CLICK HERE! On-site registration is between 6-6:20 PM Tuesdays.
Other: USCF membership is required. Games are done by 10:00 PM. 1 half point bye by request. Quick rated only.
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).
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 MAR SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Other: USCF membership is required. Most games are done by 10:00 PM. House player 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), (National Experts receive $5 off, National Masters receive $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
WEEKEND TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
The Old Guys' Tornado March 4th
Please note this is NOT a senior event! Open to all ages and sexes. It's just that with the big scholastic event at St Thomas this weekend, most chesspunks will be there, creating a safer space for us older guys. But all are welcomed.
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. Younger folks, see Scholastic event below.
Contact: E-mail Dan Voje danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473.
State Scholastic Championships
Exerciser Quads March 11th
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.
FIDE Premier & USCF Open March 18-19th
$1,000 in Prizes Projected & $500 Guaranteed!
FIDE Premiere: Players in this section must be above 1800 USCF or 1700 FIDE. FIDE & USCF rated.
Entry fee: $65 for Castle members & $75 for Non-Members online, $15 more on site.
Prizes: 1st $200, 2nd $150; U2200 $120; U2000 $120 (based on 16 players).
USCF Open: USCF rated only. Open to all.
Entry fee: $50 for Castle members online & $60 for Non-Member online, $10 more onsite.
Open Prizes: 1st $150, 2nd $100; U1300 $80; U1000 $80; Unrated $80 (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.
Rapid PRIZE March 25th
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 Jack Bellinger at rapid@chesscastle.com.
ChessKids at the Castle March 26th
Format: 4 rounds, (G/20, +10)
Entry fee: $25. SIGN UP CLICK HERE! (Wallchart: 9 players so far)
Rounds: 4:00, 4:50, 6:20, 7:10.
Onsite: Club will be open at 3:30 PM. Registration closes at 3:50 PM, $30 at site.
Prizes: Trophies to the leaders, medals to all others.
Other: Unrated tournament play and game analysis as time permits, grades 4-12, exceptions at TDs' discretion. TDs: Igor Rybakov and Nathan Hoover. No USCF needed. Games may be broadcast for the parents.
Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com.
Speedy Saturday April 1st (Quick and Blitz!)
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 Jack Bellinger at rapid@chesscastle.com.
Foolish Tornado April 8th
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
Exerciser Quads April 15th
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.
Rapid PRIZE April 22nd
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.
Think April 29-30th
Format: 7 rounds, G/60 with 15 second delay.
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 9:50AM.
Rounds: 10:00, 1:00, 3:45, 7:00 on Saturday, 11:00, 2:00, 4:45 on Sunday.
Prizes (based on 16): 1st $120, 2nd $80, and two Class prizes $60 each.
Other: Up to three half-point byes available for any rounds. Club open at 9:30 on Saturday and 10:30 on Sunday.
Contact: Contact TD Jack Bellinger at think@chesscastle.com.