Saturday, July 6, 2013

These Cookies might just help your chess game...

On the lighter side...


There is no scientific proof, but home-made chocolate chip cookies seem to help chess players play a better game of chess. The fact is that when Michael Runnells brings in cookies to the Chess Center to share with everyone it makes everybody happy.

Maybe the best chess snack of all-time, baked by Mrs. Runnells

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Get ready for the Community Chess Club of Rochester's 17th Annual Club Championship - October 2, 9, 16, 23 !


 Last year's defending Club Champion: Abraham Glasser

 
When: Four consecutive Wednesday nights, October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd. Registration for first round 6pm-7:15pm. Register before October 2nd for reduced rate. Games begin at 7:30pm.

                Save the these dates!  We welcome new members!


Where/Contact: Rochester Chess Center, 221 Norris Drive, Rochester, NY 14610. Phone: 585-442-2430.

Rounds: 4 Swiss System

Time Controls: G/80d5 (game in 80 minutes, with 5 second delay)

Prizes/Awards: (details coming soon)

Food Provided for all rounds! For the 4th round, all players are asked to bring a dish to pass as this is a community event. Sign-up sheet will be at the Rochester Chess Center. The club will provide dinner and snacks for all rounds!

Eligibility:
  • Must be a current CCCR member
  • Four games played as CCCR Member during any 4 Wednesdays prior to October 2nd
  • Must be a current USCF member

CCCR Membership: CCCR Membership $25/year (which includes free entry free for your first game as a CCCR member, or a renewed member). Membership duration is for one year from the date of joining the club. We currently have 40 members, as of June 2013.

Entry Fee: (details coming soon, but will be a small nominal fee)

TD: The tournament Director will be Ronald Lohrman

CCCR Champions Hall of Fame 1997-2012:
2012: Abraham Glasser
2011: Douglas Spencer
2010: Donald Stubblebine
2009: Isay Golay
2008: Matt Parry
2007: Craig LaSalle
2006: Isay Golyak
2005: Isay Golyak
2004: Andrey Kozitsky
2001-2003: Igor Nikolayev
2000: Isay Golyak
1999: Isay Golyak
1998: James Clague
1997: Michael Winans


SHELBY LOHRMAN in JUNE ISSUE of CHESS LIFE

Photo Credit: USCF
Our friend Shelby appears on page 9 of the June 2013 issue of Chess Life magazine.