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Rochester Public Schools Preschool
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Summer Trips for Riverside, Overland, and Sunset Terrace
Let's Play Chess!Celebrate National Chess Day by participating in the largest youth chess tournament in Rochester. Students can expect a supportive environment with instruction from experienced chess players and high school role models. Students will be paired with others of similar skill level, and they do not need previous experience participating in a chess event. This opportunity is presented in partnership by Rochester Chess and Rochester Community Education.
All Experience Levels WelcomeAny student in grades K-8 may participate. Participants will play in one of three divisions.
Register early as the tournament is capped at a limited number of participants.
Learning and PrizesPrize support - Trophies and medals will be awarded to the top finishers in the Novice and Advanced divisions.
Excellent instructors - Chess Master Matt Jensen and experienced high school chess players will provide game analysis for players who record the moves of their game.
Schedule
8:30 - 8:45 AM Check-in, warm-up games, and notation instruction
9:00 - 10:00 AM AM Round 1
10:00 - 11:00 AM Round 2
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch Break (Bring your own lunch or eat at a restaurant in the Lowertown Neighborhood)
11:30 AM - Students playing in the Beginner Division (Gr. K-2) should check in by 11:30 AM and are welcome to join us for lunch.
12:00 - 1:00 PM Round 3
1:00 - 2:00 PM Round 4
2:00 - 3:00 PM Break
3:00 - 3:30 PM Awards Ceremony
Rules for Advanced and Novice DivisionsAll participants will play 4 games (no elimination).Participants may request one ½-point bye for any round they cannot play in.Time Control: Each player gets 30 minutes (+ 5 sec delay) to make all their moves.
Rules for Beginner Division (Gr. K-2)
The focus is on having fun, and the tournament structure is flexible. Younger students tend to play more quickly and can expect to finish 2-3 games.
Support Youth Chess!Volunteers are needed to help prepare and monitor the tournament. Experienced players are encouraged to attend to help coach our developing players. If you are interested, please contact Community Education staff at johalverson@rochesterschools.org.
National Chess DayNational Chess Day is celebrated annually on the second Saturday in October. This year, National Chess Day falls on October 12th, 2024. National Chess Day was started by President Gerald Ford in 1976 with these words. "For both professionals and amateurs, chess is a game that sharpens the mind, tests human faculties and encourages healthy competition. It has captivated the attention of players and spectators worldwide and will continue to do so as long as competition and excellence challenge mankind."
Community SupportRochester Chess is supported by youth enrichment grants from Mayo Clinic Community Public Affairs and US Bank and from individual donations.
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