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The Rochester Chess Open is back!

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The Rochester Chess Open is back! And bigger than ever! On Saturday and Sunday (July 9-10), the Rochester Chess Club will be hosting the 2022 Rochester Open at the Mayo Civic Center. This is Rochester’s biggest chess tournament since the 1958 U.S. Chess Open! This USCF-rated event will feature five rounds in four rated sections (and will also include one Saturday-only non-rated Novice Section). Cost for rated sections is $50 online by June 11 with progressive increases up to $100 for onsite registration. Free entry for Masters. $3,000 prize fund. Register now at rochesterchess.com (click on 'Calendar' drop down menu). For info, contact Dennis Mays (dennismays101@gmail.com or 507-254-6809).