Upcoming Chess for 2024

 Monday Night Chess League Forming Now 

The Don Stubblebine Memorial League V

Monday Night Winter League starts on January 8, 2023

Register no later than 6:30pm 1/8/23.  Call the Rochester Chess Center

at 585-442-2430 for details, or sign-up at the Chess Center in person.

This league runs from 1/8/23 for 10 weeks plus a make-up week. 

Games start at 7pm. 10 Rounds; Game in 90 min. w/ 5 sec. delay.  

All games must be completed no later than 12/6/17 at the Chess Center.  

Play every Monday. 

Weekly Chess Center Tournaments:

Mondays - League, G/90d5 at 7pm. Team vs Team.

Wednesdays - CCCR (Community Chess Club of Rochester) Chess Registration 6:30pm-7:15pm; G/80d5, Games begin at 7:30pm.

Saturdays - Youth tournament 10am-1pm, G/30d5. Prizes. Learn to play chess and gain experience.

Also Saturdays: 3-Rnd Swiss Tournament. Register before 1:45pm. G/60d5, Rnds: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm. Cash prizes.

Gates Library Chess, Organized by Fred Mellender

This club -- for kids under the age of 18 who know how to play chess -- meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. All chess players are welcome, from beginners to masters. Our club is informal. Kids can come and go at any time during club hours. Parents are welcome to watch the games. Registration is requested. For more information & to register, follow the link here: 

Events Calendar

2023 Community Chess Club Championship Results!

Congratulations to Toby Rizzo

The 2023 Chess Club Champion!

The 5th and final round of the 27th Annual Community Chess Club of Rochester's (CCCR) championship took place Wednesday night on November 2, 2023 at the Rochester Chess Center.  On the top board, Toby Rizzo (USCF rating 2198 for Oct. 2023) won his game against David Lusignan (USCF rating 1968 for Oct. 2023).  On Board #2, 2022's CCCR co-champion Ryan Beh (USCF rating 2076 for Oct. 2023) won his game against Quasar Pulluaim (USCF rating 1757 for Oct. 2023). Toby Rizzo and Ryan Beh both finished with a 4.5 score in five rounds.  

With the win by tie-breaks, Toby Rizzo became the 2023 club champion. Ryan Beh finished in second place. David Lusignan finished in third place, followed by Jacob Snell in fourth place. With Toby's first place finish, he succeeds last year's CCCR co-champions Matt Slomski and Ryan Beh who had tied for 1st place last year with perfect 4.0 scores. The chief TD of the 2023 Community Chess Club Championship was Ken McBride. The assistant TD was Mike Lionti. Special thanks to John Strazzabosco for helping out as a volunteer.

More details of about the Community Chess Club of Rochester's 2023 Championship including game analysis will be added here soon.

The awards ceremony will be held at the Rochester Chess Center at 7:30pm on Nov. 29th and cake and coffee will be served.  Regular G/80d5 games will follow the awards ceremony.   We look forward to next year's annual CCCR Chess Simultaneous Exhibition when both Toby Rizzo and Ryan Beh will participate in a dual chess simultaneous event.  Congratulations to Toby Rizzo on becoming the new club champion and to all our other prize winners!

Link to the US Chess Rating Report

Link to the Championship Photo Gallery

2023 Community Chess Club of Rochester Championship
Front left: Ryan Beh (2nd place), Toby Rizzo (1st place)

27th Annual Club Championship -- Open                    USCF Wall Chart, Page 1

      Name/ID                            Rate  Rnd 1   Rnd 2   Rnd 3   Rnd 4   Rnd 5

   1. Rizzo, Tobias                     |2198 | W 17  | B 10  | W 5   | B 2   | W 3   

         16084835                       |     |  1.0  |  2.0  |  3.0  |  3.5  |  4.5  

   2. Beh, Ryan Mark                    |2076 | B 18  | W 9   | B 8   | W 1   | B 10  

         16870377                       |     |  1.0  |  2.0  |  3.0  |  3.5  |  4.5  

   3. Lusignan, David                   |1968 | W 19  | B 12  | W 13  | B 5   | B 1   

         17109403                       |     |  1.0  |  2.0  |  3.0  |  3.5  |  3.5  

   4. McBride, Ken                      |1950 | ZERO  | ZERO  | ZERO  | B 29  | ZERO  

         12484800                       |     |  0.0  |  0.0  |  0.0  |  1.0  |  1.0  

   5. Snell, Jacob                      |1948 | B 20  | W 11  | B 1   | W 3   | B 13  

         15278548                       |     |  1.0  |  2.0  |  2.0  |  2.5  |  3.5  

   6. Kharroubi, Clifton                |1936 | W 21  | B 14  | ZERO  | ZERO  | B 23  

         12459755                       |     |  1.0  |  2.0  |  2.0  |  2.0  |  2.5  

   7. Valenti, Oliver                   |1885 | B 22  | W 13  | B 15  | HALF  | W 19  

         16560754                       |     |  1.0  |  1.0  |  2.0  |  2.5  |  3.5  

   8. Weaver, Thomas J                  |1855 | W 23  | B 16  | W 2   | B 10  | W 27  

         16031957                       |     |  1.0  |  2.0  |  2.0  |  2.0  |  3.0  

   9. Phelps, David B                   |1838 | W 24  | B 2   | W 14  | B 13  | ZERO  

         12704446                       |     |  1.0  |  1.0  |  2.0  |  2.0  |  2.0  

  10. Pulluaim, Quasar                  |1757 | W 25  | W 1   | B 20  | W 8   | W 2   

         30543273                       |     |  1.0  |  1.0  |  2.0  |  3.0  |  3.0  

  11. Carr, David J                     |1710 | B 26  | B 5   | W 16  | B 19  | ---   

         30315361                       |     |  1.0  |  1.0  |  1.5  |  1.5  |  1.5  

  12. Rodriguez, Marco                  |1690 | W 27  | W 3   | B 23  | ZERO  | W 26  

         11227171                       |     |  1.0  |  1.0  |  2.0  |  2.0  |  3.0  

  13. Green, Jonah D                    |1620 | B 28  | B 7   | B 3   | W 9   | W 5  

         15773508                       |     |  1.0  |  2.0  |  2.0  |  3.0  |  3.0  

  14. Pollifrone, Bill J                |1600 | W 29  | W 6   | B 9   | B 24  | W 25  

         12474880                       |     |  1.0  |  1.0  |  1.0  |  1.0  |  1.0  

  15. Lizarraga, Karlo                  |1591 | HALF  | B 17  | W 7   | W 16  | B 24  

         30715357                       |     |  0.5  |  1.5  |  1.5  |  2.5  |  3.5  

  16. Attaya, James J                   |1507 | B 31  | W 8   | B 11  | B 15  | W 20  

         12210580                       |     |  1.0  |  1.0  |  1.5  |  1.5  |  2.5  

  17. Lionti, Michael P                 |1426 | B 1   | W 15  | W 29  | B 26  | W 28  

         12578256                       |     |  0.0  |  0.0  |  1.0  |  1.0  |  2.0  

  18. Strazzabosco, John                |1400 | W 2   | B 24  | W 25  | W 23  | B 30  

         10136245                       |     |  0.0  |  0.5  |  1.0  |  1.0  |  1.0  

  19. Shaffer, Nathan                   |1384 | B 3   | W 25  | B 27  | W 11  | B 7   

         16744970                       |     |  0.0  |  0.5  |  1.5  |  2.5  |  2.5  

  20. Freeland, Luke                    |1370 | W 5   | B 26  | W 10  | B 25  | B 16  

         30653616                       |     |  0.0  |  1.0  |  1.0  |  1.5  |  1.5  

  21. Pike, Daniel J                    |1323 | B 6   | W 27  | ---   | ---   | ---   

         12496335                       |     |  0.0  |  0.0  |  0.0  |  0.0  |  0.0  

  22. Carr, David Bartholemew           |1253 | W 7   | B 28  | ZERO  | ---   | ---   

         30533899                       |     |  0.0  |  0.5  |  0.5  |  0.5  |  0.5  

  23. Catlin, Ethan                     |1229 | B 8   | W 29  | W 12  | B 18  | W 6   

         31105623                       |     |  0.0  |  1.0  |  1.0  |  2.0  |  2.5  

  24. Esterman, Jordan R                |1184 | B 9   | W 18  | B 28  | W 14  | W 15  

         16771200                       |     |  0.0  |  0.5  |  1.5  |  2.5  |  2.5  

  25. Reed, Kai Jason                   |1086 | B 10  | B 19  | B 18  | W 20  | B 14  

         15331656                       |     |  0.0  |  0.5  |  1.0  |  1.5  |  2.5  

  26. Sula, Hasan                       |1057 | W 11  | W 20  | B 31  | W 17  | B 12  

         30920613                       |     |  0.0  |  0.0  |  1.0  |  2.0  |  2.0  

  27. Forbes, James Scott               | 972 | B 12  | B 21  | W 19  | W 31  | B 8   

         30471607                       |     |  0.0  |  1.0  |  1.0  |  2.0  |  2.0  

  28. Sarratori, Joseph J               | 849 | W 13  | W 22  | W 24  | ZERO  | B 17  

         12498467                       |     |  0.0  |  0.5  |  0.5  |  0.5  |  0.5  

  29. Montgomery, Matt                  | 744 | B 14  | B 23  | B 17  | W 4   | W 31  

         31211283                       |     |  0.0  |  0.0  |  0.0  |  0.0  |  1.0  

  30. Shaub, Brent                      | 623 | ZERO  | ZERO  | ZERO  | ZERO  | W 18  

         31390429                       |     |  0.0  |  0.0  |  0.0  |  0.0  |  1.0  

  31. Plizga, Walter                    | 461 | W 16  | B 32  | W 26  | B 27  | B 29  

         16496536                       |     |  0.0  |  0.0  |  0.0  |  0.0  |  0.0  

  32. Collins, Sean                     |nnnn | ZERO  | W 31  | ZERO  | ZERO  | ZERO  

         31482726                       |     |  0.0  |  1.0  |  1.0  |  1.0  |  1.0  

In Memory of Ronald Eugene Lohrman 1941 - 2023

Obituary

     Ronald Eugene Lohrman of Pittsford, passed away suddenly on September 21, 2023.

     Ron was born on October 7, 1941, in Rochester, the son of Eugene and Teresa Lohrman. Ron graduated from Edison Tech in 1959 and went on to study at Clarkson University graduating with a degree in Engineering. He also served his country for two years as a member of the United States Army. Ron was employed as an engineer at Eastman Kodak for twenty-five years. In 1989, he turned his passion for chess into a career as the proprietor of the Rochester Chess Center, a position that he held until his untimely passing.

     Throughout his life, Ron was heavily involved in numerous athletic interests and pursuits. He was an avid cyclist who continued to ride through the final days of his life. He medaled in cycling in the Empire State Games and competed and won several endurance events. Ron was one of the founding members of the learn to skate program for Rochester Youth Hockey providing an opportunity for children of all ages to experience hockey. He played competitive chess throughout his life and was the 1967 United States Amatuer Chess Champion. Through his summer camps and local school related events, he taught chess to students from across the greater Rochester area. He was inducted into the New York State Chess Association Hall of Fame in 1995. Ron loved playing softball and was inducted into the Rochester Softball Hall of Fame in 2019. He played regularly at McAvoy Park and traveled across the northeast participating in numerous tournaments and enjoyed the camaraderie of the teams he played for.

     Ron thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his beloved family. He greatly valued and appreciated working at the Rochester Chess Center with his son Shelby. Many laughs and smiles were shared with his grandsons Ryan and Drew. Whenever he had a chance, grandpa was always eager to go watch a sporting event or participate in a family competition.

     Ron is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Katherine, daughter Nicole Knowles (husband Rob), son Shelby, grandsons Ryan and Drew Knowles, brother Fred (wife Karen), sisters Bunny Parent (husband Dan) and Karen Rogers (husband Steve), brother-in-law Dale Merz, and numerous nieces and nephews.  

     Ron was predeceased by his parents and his sister Mary Merz.

      We will remember Ron for his competitive spirit and for the genuine nature that he shared with all who entered his life. His commitment to family, friends and community will be greatly missed.

     Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 29th from 3:00-7:00pm at the Willard H. Scott Funeral Home in Webster. A brief service will follow at the funeral home at 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ron’s memory may be made to the Rochester Chess Center to help establish the Ron Lohrman Memorial Chess Tournament.

please visit WillardHScott.com

The Rochester Chess Center will be open this week but will be closed on Saturday for tournaments and sales, September 30th, 2023 in observance of Ron's passing. 

The Chess Community wishes sincere condolences to Ron's family.
The games played this Wednesday night on Sept 27th with the Community Chess Club of Rochester will be dedicated in memory of Ron.

Photos from 2023 Rochester Chess Center Picnic

Fall CHESS events coming up!

Here is a list of some of the upcoming chess events in Rochester and the surrounding area:

• Monday Night League Tournament starting Sept 18th: The Don Stubblebine Memorial Monday Night Chess League begins on Monday Sept 18th. This is a 10-week event over 10 Mondays, plus a make-up week. Sign up and you will be assigned to a team. Please register no later than 6:30pm on September 18th. G/90;d5. Location: Rochester Chess Center.  Chief Tournament Director: Ken McBride.
• Central NY Open Chess Tournament in Syracuse starting Sept 22nd: Sept 22-24 or 23-24, 2023: Central New York Open, Syracuse NY - Run by the Continental Chess Association (CCA). Online entry from chesstour.com. Chief Tournament Director: Steve Immitt.
• Wednesdays: Oct 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th and Nov 1st: CCCR's Annual Club Championship. Location: Rochester Chess Center. Contact Rochester Chess Center for details or stop in to visit. Flyers on-site. There will be CCCR rated games as usual at the Chess Center for players not participating in the club championship tournament. Click this link for the online flyer in PDF format. Chief Tournament Director: Ron Lohrman.

Rochester New York Weekly Tournaments:

• Wednesday Nights: CCCR 7pm Chess. This is a 1 game G/80;d5 event where players are generally paired closely to their US Chess Rating and appropriately for new players. Registration: 6:30pm to 7:15pm on-site or by calling ahead within that time. $6 visitors, $4 CCCR members. Join US Chess membership on-site for US Chess rating. US Chess membership required to played rated chess game. Location: Rochester Chess Center.
• Saturday Mornings: RCC Youth tournament beginning at 10am. Late entrants OK. Gain experience playing in chess tournaments. US Chess membership not required, but available on-site for your child to obtain a chess rating.  Location: Rochester Chess Center. Entry fee $7.
• Saturday Afternoons: RCC 3-round G/60;d5 tournament beginning at 2pm. Register by 1:45pm. Join US Chess membership on-site for US Chess rating. US Chess membership required to played rated chess game. Location: Rochester Chess Center. Entry fee is $16, with reduced entry fee for Rochester Chess Center Members and HS/Pre-HS students.

More events will be added as they become available.

        1955 Chess Review Cover

  

Chess Review, December 1955. P 381.

Results for the Annual Chess Simultaneous with CCCR Co-Champions Matt Slomski & Ryan Beh

On July 26, 2023, the Community Chess Club of Rochester's Co-Champions Matt Slomski (National Master, USCF rating: 2033) and Ryan Beh (USCF rating: 2108) played chess against 26 players simultaneously. The annual CCCR event took place at the Center of Chess in New York state: The Rochester Chess Center.  

The event started with a pizza party to kick-off the occasion. We were treated with chess-shaped cookies made by Ryan's mother. The chess games were underway by 7:40pm and all games were completed by 9:55pm. During the games, Matt and Ryan made alternate chess moves and opponents had 4 opportunities to pass on their move. This gave more time for Matt's and Ryan's challengers to consider the next move.

The first player to finish his game against Matt and Ryan was Joe Sarratori at 8:45pm. The last game of the night finished just before 10pm with John Manning. A two-minute blitz clock (with 1 second increment) was introduced to random games starting around 9:25pm to ensure the event would finish at a reasonable time.

Here are the overall standings for Matt and Ryan against their 26 opponents:

Ryan and Matt scored 20 Wins, 2 Draws and 4 Losses.

The Wins against Matt and Ryan were by Jonah Green (USCF rating: 1513), Randy MacKenzie (USCF rating: 2000), Jacob Snell (USCF rating: 1985) and Erich Snell (USCF rating: 1623).

The draws against Matt and Ryan were by John Strazzabosco (USCF rating: 1403) and David Carr Jr. (USCF rating: 1507).

Prizes for the draws and wins against Matt and Ryan were given out tonight. The prize for Matt and Ryan will be given out next week at our regular club meeting. We will have a cake to celebrate on August 9th.

A special thanks to everyone who helped with the last-minute arrangements and to all the participants for helping to make this CCCR event a great success.

More photos here: Gallery link

What's the next big event coming up with the Community Chess Club of Rochester?  That would be the Annual Club Championship, with FIVE rounds this year on 5 consecutive Wednesdays: Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 and Nov 1st, 2023. Join CCCR and complete 10 USCF-rated games between Nov. 2, 2022 and Sep. 27, 2023 to be eligible to enter. Visitors are always welcome. Chess store also on-site.

Summer CHESS events coming up!

 

A list of chess events is being added.  Here is a list of some of the upcoming chess events in Rochester and the surrounding area:

• Monday June 26: Don Stubblebine Memorial Monday Night Chess League begins. This is a 10-week event over 10 Mondays, plus a make-up week. Starts Monday June 25th. Sign up and you will be assigned to a team. Please register no later than 6:30pm on March 3rd. G/90;d5. Location: Rochester Chess Center

• Starting July 5th and All Summer Weeks thru Labor Day: Chess Camp!  Location: Rochester Chess Center. Call 585-442-2430 for more information.

• Wednesday July 12th: Rochester Chess Center's Annual Picnic. Location: Mendon Ponds Park. Contact Rochester Chess Center for details and directions. There will be CCCR rated games as usual at the Chess Center.

• Wednesday July 26th: Annual CCCR Chess Simultaneous: Location: Rochester Chess Center. Sign up at Rochester Chess Center. Limit of 28 seats. Payment required for seat reservation. Play against CCCR co-champions Matt Slomski and Ryan Beh. Pizza. Prizes for draws and wins against co-champions. Entry Fee: $6 for non-CCCR members; $2 for CCCR members. All are welcome. Unrated event. Pizza on-site at 6:30. Everyone must be on-site and seated by 7:20. Event starts at 7:30pm. We will also have USCF rated games for those not participating in the chess simultaneous with registration between 6:30pm and 7:15 with rated games at 7:30pm.

• Wednesday Nights: CCCR 7pm Chess. This is a 1 game G/80;d5 event where players are generally paired closely to their US Chess Rating and appropriately for new players. Registration: 6:30pm to 7:15pm on-site or by calling ahead within that time. $6 visitors, $4 CCCR members. Join US Chess membership on-site for US Chess rating. US Chess membership required to played rated chess game. Location: Rochester Chess Center.
• Saturday Mornings: RCC Youth tournament beginning at 10am. Late entrants OK. Gain experience playing in chess tournaments. US Chess membership not required, but available on-site for your child to obtain a chess rating.  Location: Rochester Chess Center. Entry fee $7.
• Saturday Afternoons: RCC 3-round G/60;d5 tournament beginning at 2pm. Register by 1:45pm. Join US Chess membership on-site for US Chess rating. US Chess membership required to played rated chess game. Location: Rochester Chess Center. Entry fee is $16, with reduced entry fee for Rochester Chess Center Members and HS/Pre-HS students.

More events will be added as they become available.

Upcoming Chess Events in Rochester NY and nearby

A list of chess events is being added.  Here is a list of some of the upcoming chess events in Rochester and the surrounding area:

• Monday April 3: Don Stubblebine Memorial Monday Night Chess League begins. This is a 10-week event over 10 Mondays, plus a make-up week. Starts Monday March 3rd. Sign up and you will be assigned to a team. Please register no later than 6:30pm on March 3rd. G/90;d5. Location: Rochester Chess Center

• Monday-Friday, April 3-7: Chess Camp!  Location: Rochester Chess Center. Call 585-442-2430 for more information.

• Saturday, April 15, 2023: 7th Annual Wayne Scholastic Chess Tournament. Wayne Elementary School 1730 Ridge Rd., Ontario Center, NY  14520. For more information on any tournaments please call the Rochester Chess Center at:  (585) 442-2430  OR send e-mail to:  chesscenter@rochester.rr.com

• Saturday, April 22, 2023: 25th Annual Seton Catholic School Chess Tournament. Seton Catholic School. 165 Rhinecliff Dr., Rochester, NY  14618. For more information on any tournaments please call the Rochester Chess Center at:  (585) 442-2430 OR send e-mail to:  chesscenter@rochester.rr.com

• Saturday, April 22, 2023: Archangel 8 Chess Academy Chess tournament Starts at 11am. 1324 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY at Frank E Merriweather library.

• Niagara Falls Open. MAY 5-7 OR 6-7, 2023- NIAGARA FALLS, NY. US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 (ENHANCED). 5 rounds, 40/80, SD/30, d30 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d10). Sheraton Niagara Falls, 300 3rd St, Niagara Falls NY 14303. Free parking. $10,000 guaranteed prizes. More info at www.chesstour.com

• Wednesday Nights: CCCR 7pm Chess. This is a 1 game G/80;d5 event where players are generally paired closely to their US Chess Rating and appropriately for new players. Registration: 6:30pm to 7:15pm on-site or by calling ahead within that time. $6 visitors, $4 CCCR members. Join US Chess membership on-site for US Chess rating. US Chess membership required to played rated chess game. Location: Rochester Chess Center
• Saturday Mornings: RCC Youth tournament beginning at 10am. Late entrants OK. Gain experience playing in chess tournaments. US Chess membership not required, but available on-site for your child to obtain a chess rating.  Location: Rochester Chess Center
• Saturday Afternoons: RCC 3-round G/60;d5 tournament beginning at 2pm. Register by 1:45pm. Join US Chess membership on-site for US Chess rating. US Chess membership required to played rated chess game. Location: Rochester Chess Cente

More events will be added as they become available.

The 43rd Annual Marchand Open! March 25-26 in Rochester, NY

HUGE Upset Victories by our Local ROCHESTER YOUTH PLAYERS!!!!!!!!!!

John Luger rated 2040 – high school CCCR/RCC player – beat GM Bryan Smith 2447  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Henry Swing rated 1965 – high school CCCR/RCC player – beat GM Fidel Jimenez 2589  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Toby Rizzo rated 2159 – CCCR/RCC player drew IM Brian Escalante 2559  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Click here for the 43rd Marchand Open Results Cross Table

Photo Link Coming Soon

 The 43rd Annual Marchand Open, dedicated to the memory of Dr. Erich Marchand, will take place on March 25-26, 2023, at the Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex on the MCC Campus, 2700 Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Road, Rochester, New York 14623.  

Dr. Erich Marchand "requested that his friends play chess in his memory".

Portrait of Dr. Erich Watkinson Marchand
displayed at the Rochester Chess Center

Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex

TLA (Tournament Life Announcement) for the 43rd Annual Marchand Open Chess Tournament

43rd Annual Marchand Open


Heritage Event, Enhanced Grand Prix
Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex (on the MCC Campus)
Saturday, March 25, 2023 - Sunday, March 26, 2023

EVENT OVERVIEW

Heritage Event, Enhanced Grand Prix
Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex (on the MCC Campus)
Saturday, March 25, 2023 - Sunday, March 26, 2023

43rd Annual Marchand Open
Mar. 25-26, Rochester New York
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 150 (ENHANCED)

Dr. Erich Marchand requested that his "friends play chess in his memory". 5SS, G/120 d5. Location: Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex (on the MCC Campus), 2700 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd., Rochester, NY 14623. $18,080 Gtd. Open Section: $3000-2000-1300-800-500-300. Under2200 & U2000 each $900-500-300. EF: $105. U1800 Section: $1200-800-450. Under 1600 $800-450. EF: $85. U1400 Section: $650-400-250. Under 1200 $400-250. EF $75. U1000 Section: $400-250-150. Under 750 $200-130. EF: $60. Unrated players limited to $120 in U1000, $200 in U1400, $350 in U1800. No limit in Open. Balance to next prize winners. Free EF (deducted from prize) and $100 appearance award to all GM and IM if entered by 3/5/2023. All EF add $20 if paid on day of event. All sections USCF rated. Ratings as in March Supplement. Bring sets, boards, and clocks – none provided. Food court and chess books & equipment sales available on-site. No smoking allowed in any part of the Iceplex building. Reg.: 8:30-9:15am. Rds.: Sat. 10-2:15-6:30, Sun. 10-2:15. One 1/2 point bye available in round 1, 2, 3, or 4 if requested at entry. Optional first round Friday, 3/24 at 7pm played at Rochester Chess Center (register by 6:30pm). Info: 585-442-2430. Mail entry to: Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Dr., Rochester, NY 14610. Email entry to: chesscenter@rochester.rr.com. Web: nychess.org. Store Website: chessset.com.

Address: 2700 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd.  Rochester, NY 14623 United States

Sections: 4

Grand Prix Points: 150

Prize Fund: $18,080

FIDE Rated: No

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Residency Restriction: No

Online Event: No

ORGANIZER OVERVIEW

Ronald Lohrman

Email: chesscenter@rochester.rr.com

Phone: 585-442-2430

Website: http://www.nychess.org

Rochester Chess Center Store: https://www.chessset.com