Lecture with Candidate Chess Master Clif Kharroubi
Date: Wed., February. 25, 2026
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Topic: It is not as bad as it looks: the excitement for white and black in the "boring" Caro Kann defense.
Clif will show how you can play exciting chess on both sides
of this opening that has a bad reputation as being too dry.
Time/Place: 5:00-6:30pm at the Chess Center in Rochester
$3 for CCCR members; $5 for non-members. All are welcome!
Free Pizza for all who attend Clif Kharroubi's chess lecture
Schedule:
5pm-5:30pm: Pizza
5:30-6:30pm: Lecture
6:30pm: Registration for CCCR G/80d5 games (optional w/ entry fee)
7:30pm: USCF G/80d5 Rated Games begin
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Lecture with Dr. Karlo Lizarraga
Date: Wed., March. 25, 2026
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Topic: Chess Prescription: A game a day keeps the doctor away
Chess is an accessible game that can bring people together, boost cognitive and psychological skills while teaching valuable life lessons. Karlo Lizarraga played chess competitively while growing up in Peru. He stopped playing to pursue medical training in Peru, USA and Canada. He eventually became a neurologist ("brain doctor") and moved to Rochester, NY, with his family. He rediscovered his love for the game while playing at the Community Chess Club of Rochester and the Rochester Chess Center. In this lecture, Karlo will connect his experiences as a chess player and "brain doctor" to propose that everyone should play chess. He will also propose that chess players should try to share the game with all their family members and friends.
Time/Place: 5:00-6:30pm at the Chess Center in Rochester
Free for all attendees. All are welcome!
Free Pizza for all who attend Karlo Lizarraga's chess lecture
Schedule:
5pm-5:30pm: Snacks
5:30-6:30pm: Lecture
6:30pm: Registration for CCCR G/80d5 games (optional w/ entry fee)
7:30pm: USCF G/80d5 Rated Games begin
Recurring Events:
Upcoming Chess Events Summary:
- All Year Long at Chess Center: Weekly (Monday & Wednesday) & Weekend (Saturday) Tournaments at the Chess Center in Rochester. Rated Game Time Controls: Mondays: One game G/60d5 at 6pm (you register when the quad starts and all games are scheduled thereafter), Wednesdays: One game G/80d5 with registration 6:30pm-7:15pm and games start at 7:30pm, Saturday Mornings for Kids 10am-1pm: G/30d5. Saturday Afternoons: 3 Rounds G/60d5 with registration 1pm-1:45pm and games start at 2:00pm.
- Gates Library Chess Club Mondays, Twice Monthly. Unrated and Free with pre-registration required on library web site. Held at the Gates Library in Rochester
- Lecture with Candidate Chess Master Clif Kharroubi on Wed. February 25th at the Chess Center in Rochester
- Matt Parry Memorial Scholastic Tournament. March 7th. Brooks Hill School in Fairport, NY.
- Lecture with Dr. Karlo Lizarraga on Wed. March 25th at the Chess Center in Rochester
- Summer Chess Simultaneous with CCCR Co-Champions Bodhi Blaska & Marco Tipiani at Ches Center in Rochester * Date Not Yet Scheduled * Will be on a Thursday Night *
- The CCCR Matt Parry Memorial Club Championship (4 or 5? rounds, 1 round/week) Wednesdays October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4? at the Chess Center in Rochester (not sure yet if it will be 4 or 5 rounds)
- CCCR Awards Night Celebration Wed. November 18th at the Chess Center in Rochester
- CCCR Holiday Party & Rated Games on Wed. December 23rd at the Chess Center in Rochester
- CCCR Happy New Year Party & Rated Games on Wed. December 30th at the Chess Center in Rochester
