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MINNEAPOLIS OPEN June 5-7th (3-Day or 2-Day). Over $8,000 in prizes projected including Castle Blitz Championship!
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 weeknights, Monday-Thursday, and most weekends!
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, $15 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.
Withdrawals: Please do not withdraw. Withdrawal from a quad without serious cause may incur a $50 penalty before registering for another quad.
This only applies to quad sections, not the swiss.
Questions: Contact TD Dan Voje at danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473. Please call if Mon after 3 PM.
Tuesday Knighter OPEN (up to $160 in sponsored prizes!)
Rounds every Tuesday. For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday before round 1.
Format: 4-5 Rd SS, (G/60; +30). New event each month, 1st round 1st Tuesday, last round last Tuesday.
Round Times: 6:30 PM each Tuesday, check-in by 6:20 or you may not get paired.
Entry Fee: If 2-days early, $25 for CCM members, $40 for non-members, (NE discount $5, NM discount $10). After that, EF is $5 more online until site opens, $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: APR SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Prizes: $120-40 (b/12pd) 1st-2nd sponsored prizes! Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month.
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 done by 9:00 PM. Games may be broadcast. Spectators welcomed. Play TUE & THU and save $10, scroll down to Week-Knighter Special for more info.
Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com or 763-232-9944
2026 Tuesday Knighter Leaderboard, 2026 Upset Leaders
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, $40 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, no discounts.
Onsite: Club opens at 6:00 PM. Registration and check-in ends at 6:20. Online registration: APR SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Prizes: Winner and Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month, split on a tie. Winner 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. Upset winner may have adjusted rating next month. Play TUE & THU and save $10, scroll down to Week-Knighter Special for more info.
Questions: Contact TD Norm Myrin at normalcyforever@gmail.com or 612-964-6673
2026 Thursday Knighter Leaderboard, 2026 Upset Leaders
PREMIER: Chess set & clock provided. Up to $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 $15 more. Entry fee is good for whole month. One-day rate is same as OPEN.
Onsite: Same as OPEN.
Prizes: $150-50 (b/12pd) 1st-2nd sponsored prizes! Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month.
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. Play TUE & THU and save $10, scroll down to Week-Knighter Special for more info.
Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com or 763-232-9944
Week-Knighter Special
Play in both TUE & THU Knighter and save $10! For best rate, sign-up 2 days before first event.
EF: See specific events above and subtract $10, or click the sign up link below and let the system calculate. If you are playing in the THU PREMIER, please select appropriate rating-based section, all others select OPEN section. TUE is OPEN section for all. EF is good for whole month.
Byes: Please email or text TD with your byes.
Other: NE discount $10, NM discount $20. For more info, see specific Tue or Thu events above.
Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com or 763-232-9944
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