Summer Chess Camp, Annual Chess Simultaneous & Other Upcoming Events!

 Events Summary with more details below:

• Weekdays, All Summer Long: Children's Chess Camp at Rochester Chess Center
• Saturday, July 27th: 7th Annual Finger Lakes Open 
• Thursday Evening, August 8th: Annual Chess Simultaneous with Toby Rizzo & Ryan Beh at Rochester Chess Center
• All Year Long: Weekly Tournaments at Rochester Chess Center
• Mondays, Twice Monthly: Gates Library Chess Club
• Labor Day Weekend, August 30th-September 2nd: 146th New York State Championship in Albany
• Wednesdays, beginning October 2nd: 1st Matt Parry Memorial CCCR Club Championship

                    Rochester Chess Center's Summer Chess Camp for Kids

All Summer Long, beginning Monday, July 1, 2024

Call the Rochester Chess Center at 585-442-2430 for details, 

or sign-up at the Chess Center in person.

The 7th Annual Finger Lakes Open - July 27th

 (formerly Seneca Lake Open)

Seneca Falls Community Center (35 Water St. Seneca Falls, NY 13148)

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Register: At site ends 9:15 or MAIL CHECKS PAYABLE to Tim Smolinski. 24 Munson Ave Geneva NY 14456 by July 20, 2024. (See below for details to provide when registering by mail. Will respond with email confirmation.)

Rounds: 9:30, 12, 2:15, 5:30 

Time Control: USCF RATED G/60 with 5 second delay

2 Sections: Based on Entries and Rating to be determined at tournament

Entry Fee: $30

Prize Fund Guarantee Total: $1100 as follows:

$550 Per Section: 1st $200, 2nd $120, 3rd $ 80, Under (Based on Rating) in Each Section: 1st $100, 2nd $50

PRIZE FUND WILL BE RAISED IF MORE THAN 34 TOTAL ENTRIES

ALSO GIVING $100 IN DOOR PRIZES

FREE WATER AND SNACKS

Questions & PRE-REGISTER: Email genevanychess@yahoo.com

Please provide NAME, ID#, RATING, SECTION, CITY, STATE, ZIP, EMAIL (OPTIONAL), Phone# (OPTIONAL) when registering by mail.

Address: 35 Water Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 

Sections: 2

Prize Fund: $1100

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Residency Restriction: No

Online Event: No

Organizer: Tim Smolinski

Email: genevanychess@yahoo.com

Phone: 585-442-2430

Tournament Director: Ken McBride

Note: We hope you choose to attend this excellent tournament at the Seneca Falls Community Center.

The Rochester Chess Center will also have the regular Saturday tournaments (morning Youth tournament & afternoon Open tournament) for those players unable to go to Seneca Falls.

The Community Chess Club's (CCCR) Annual 

Chess Simultaneous Event will be held on 

THURSDAY - August 8th

Click here for the Official Chess Simultaneous Flyer

Both our club champion Toby Rizzo and second place finisher Ryan Beh will 

play against a room full of chess players simultaneously.

Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. Mark the date on your calendar.

Limited Seating.  Spectators are welcome to attend.

Registration will be on-site at the Rochester Chess Center.

We’ll have Free Pizza & Beverages from 5:30-6:30pm on

Thursday August 8th, 2024, at the Rochester Chess Center.

Registration: On-site Only @ Rochester Chess Center 221 Norris Drive Rochester NY 14610 

585-442-2430 Entry Fee: $6; $3 for CCCR Members & Children 12 and under! 

5:30-6:30pm – Pizza & Beverages 

 6:30pm Seating begins for the Chess Simultaneous Exhibition 

6:40pm Announcements/Instructions/Q&A 

6:45pm Chess simultaneous exhibition begins 

9:00pm Randomized Quick Chess (3-minute with 2 Sec. Increment) chess for remaining games 

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

146th New York State Championship - Begins August 30th:

Click Here for details.

1st Matt Parry Memorial CCCR Club Championship 

Begins October 2nd:

Tournament details will be provided in August for the 2024 Community Chess Club Championship which starts October 2nd and runs for several rounds over consecutive Wednesdays.  A minimum of 10 games played since the last championship and club membership is required to participate, with some exceptions. 

Our Friend & Chess Player Matt Parry passed away June 15, 2024

In Memoriam for Matt Parry - June 15, 2024

The chess community is very sad to share the news that Matthew John Parry, 33, passed away on June 15 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Matt was a hugely successful chess player and poker player, and most of all he was a wonderful friend to many in the Rochester community.  Matt will always be remembered.  Please see the obituary link below for funeral information.  

We send our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Matt.

On the evening of Wednesday June 26th, 2024, the Community Chess Club of Rochester will play chess games in memory of Matt.  Games will take place at the Rochester Chess Center.  Registration is from 6:30pm to 7:15pm. At 7:30pm, we will share memories of Matt before the games begin.

Obituary link

 

Chess League, Chess Camp & Other Events for the Summer!

The Monday Night 2024 Summer Chess League Is Forming Now

Please join us for the Don Stubblebine Memorial League 

Play Chess on Monday Nights

starts on Monday June 24, 2024

Register no later than 6:30pm 6/24/24.  Call the Rochester Chess Center

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

This Summer League runs 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 at the Chess Center.  

Rochester Chess Center's Chess Camp for Kids

starts on Monday, July 1, 2024

Call the Rochester Chess Center

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

The 7th Annual Finger Lakes Open

 (formerly Seneca Lake Open)

Seneca Falls Community Center (35 Water St. Seneca Falls, NY 13148)

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Register: At site ends 9:15 or MAIL CHECKS PAYABLE to Tim Smolinski. 24 Munson Ave Geneva NY 14456 by July 20, 2024. (See below for details to provide when registering by mail. Will respond with email confirmation.)

Rounds: 9:30, 12, 2:15, 5:30 

Time Control: USCF RATED G/60 with 5 second delay

2 Sections: Based on Entries and Rating to be determined at tournament

Entry Fee: $30

Prize Fund Guarantee Total: $1100 as follows:

$550 Per Section: 1st $200, 2nd $120, 3rd $ 80, Under (Based on Rating) in Each Section: 1st $100, 2nd $50

PRIZE FUND WILL BE RAISED IF MORE THAN 34 TOTAL ENTRIES

ALSO GIVING $100 IN DOOR PRIZES

FREE WATER AND SNACKS

Questions & PRE-REGISTER: Email genevanychess@yahoo.com

Please provide NAME, ID#, RATING, SECTION, CITY, STATE, ZIP, EMAIL (OPTIONAL), Phone# (OPTIONAL) when registering by mail.

Address: 35 Water Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 

Sections: 2

Prize Fund: $1100

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Residency Restriction: No

Online Event: No

Organizer: Tim Smolinski

Email: genevanychess@yahoo.com

Phone: 585-442-2430

Tournament Director: Ken McBride

Note: We hope you choose to attend this excellent tournament at the Seneca Falls Community Center.

The Rochester Chess Center will also have the regular Saturday tournaments (morning Youth tournament & afternoon Open tournament) for those players unable to go to Seneca Falls.

The Community Chess Club's (CCCR)

Annual Chess Simultaneous Event

will be held on THURSDAY August 8, 2024

Both our club champion Toby Rizzo and second place finisher Ryan Beh will 

play against a room full of chess players simultaneously.

Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. Mark the date on your calendar.

Limited Seating.  Spectators are welcome to attend.

Registration will be on-site at the Rochester Chess Center.

More info coming soon. 

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

April 13th - Wayne Central Schools Annual Chess Tournament!

There will be NO YOUTH tournament on April 13th at the Rochester Chess Center.

The weekly Chess Center Youth tournament will resume on April 20th. 

Chess Camp & Monday Chess League starts April 1st

Spring Break Chess Camp starts April 1, 2024

at the Rochester Chess Center. Call 585-442-2430 for more information and to register.

Monday Night Chess League Forming Now 

The Don Stubblebine Memorial League 

Play Chess on Monday Nights

starts on April 1, 2024

Register no later than 6:30pm 4/1/24.  Call the Rochester Chess Center

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

This Spring League runs 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 at the Chess Center.  

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

Special Youth Events:

Check with the Rochester Chess Center for special tournaments held at schools, group lessons at the Chess Center and other fun events coming up soon. 

Please Visit

 Rochester Chess Center (nychess.org) 

for more Events & Information!

26th Annual Seton Chess Tournament for Children - March 23, 2024

 Registration Details Below

There will be no Youth tournament at the Rochester Chess Center on March 23, 2024 because all chess players will be at the Seton Catholic School for this special children's tournament. All children chess players are invited to participate. Sign up as indicated in the flyer above. Ken McBride will be the tournament director.

Chess Camp at Rochester Chess Center for Winter Break: Feb 19-23!

 

221 Norris Drive

Rochester, New York 14610

Call 585-442-2430 for Details and to Register for the Winter Break Camp!

CAMPS Available to students age 5-14 years.  All skill levels from beginner to advanced are encouraged to attend.  Beginners who arrive without any knowledge of the game will become proficient players from their camp experience; advanced players benefit from sharing classes and experiences with some of the top scholastic players in the USA.

Because this is our 32nd year of offering camps, our counselors are among the most experienced chess teachers found anywhere.  We coordinate daily activities and instruction to expand the student's chess skills.  Chess is known to teach logic, problem solving, analysis techniques, and will improve study habits.  These skills have obvious carry-over benefits to schooling and career.  But, the main reason kids come back to our chess camps year after year is because we have fun.  These are daily outings to the park for seasonal activities (Frisbee, soccer, hiking) so dress for the outdoor action.  Bring your lunch.

Deposit (1/2 of the camp fee) will reserve a spot.  Single days are allowed.

When registering for a full week, include t-shirt size.

Call Ken, Dave or Shelby at 442-2430 to register and mail your deposit to:

Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Drive, Rochester, NY 14610

Fee: $285 per 5 day week;  $71 per day

Chess Center Members please apply your 30% discount to the above fee:

$199 per 5 day week; 50 per day

Chess Center membership is $115 (or $185 Family membership) for 12 months.  Benefits include family picnic, and discounts on Camps, lessons, equipment, and snack bar.  Of course, your membership also is important in supporting Rochester area chess promotion.  We also run the Interscholastic Chess League for Rochester and Buffalo (www.nychess.org)

Tournaments for Kids are every Saturday 10am to 1pm.  Participants can expect to play 3 to 5 games.   These games are great fun and teach the discipline of recording moves and budgeting time on the chess clock.  Cost is $8 and players have the option of playing rated or non-rated games.  There is often some time for instruction during the Saturday tournaments in the form of analysis of completed games.  Every player gets a prize and a trophy awarded to the top scorer.

Special Youth Event on Sat. Feb. 3rd!

The Rochester Chess center will not be open for the regular Youth event from 10am-1pm on Saturday, Feb. 3rd, 2024.  Kids and Parents should instead go to the chess tournament held at the India Community Center where Tournament Director Ken McBride will be running the chess event.  

Please read the flyer below for details. Please note that registration is from 8:15am to 8:45am!

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. (but not on Feb. 3rd, 2024 - see flyer above)

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

Gates Library Chess

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. A Special thanks to Fred Mellender who has been running this event for decades (first at the Chili Library, and now at the Gates Library). Registration is requested. For more information & to register, follow the link here: 

Events Calendar