e-mail at info@chesscastle.com
You can register for ALL Chess Castle and MSCA events online at onlineregistration.cc! You can also always register in-person - please arrive before the start time.
The Chess Castle is open four nights a week, on Monday-Thursday, and most weekends!
New scholastic event: The scholastic Grand Prix !
Click here for details.
WEEKDAY TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Monday Action Quads
Action Quads every Monday. For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday.
Format: Quads, Game in 25 with a 10 second increment (G/25+10), 3 rounds, players grouped by rating.
Round Times: 1st round at 6:30 PM, remaining rounds ASAP.
Entry Fee: $15 for Castle members by Sun, $20 by Mon online until 6 PM, $25 at site, $5 more for non-members.
Prizes: 1st $30 in each quad. If there is a Swiss lower section, then 1st $30 and $15 class prize.
Registration: Online by 6 pm Mon, CLICK HERE! Onsite registration and check-in 6:00-6:20 PM.
Other: USCF membership is required. Games may be broadcast, but it is optional to players. Most games are done by 10:00 PM.
Questions: Contact TD Dan Voje at danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473. Please call if Mon after 3 PM.
2024 Action Quad Leaderboard
Tuesday Knighter (some slight changes)
Rounds every Tuesday. For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday before round 1.
Format: Open Swiss, G/45 + 10 second increment, each Tuesday for a month.
Round Time: 6:30 PM Tuesdays, check-in by 6:20 PM or you may not get paired.
Entry Fee: If 2-days early, $20 CCM members, $30 for non-members. After that, $5 more online up until club opens, $10 more at site.
Prizes: Winner and Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month, split on a tie.
Registration: Onsite registration 6:00-6:20 PM first or second Tuesday of the month. Online registration before 6:00 PM, NOV SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Byes: One bye if 4 rounds, two byes if 5 rounds.
Other: Players must be present or email Josh by 6:20 PM to Check-In. USCF membership is required. Games are done at about 8:30 PM.
Questions: Contact TD Joshua Rajadurai at tuesday@chesscastle.com
Wednesday Casual Night, Game Review & Unrated Blitz
Perfect for new players or returning members to learn about the club, play some friendly games, or join the US Chess Federation.
Casual: 5-7 PM. Unrated chess fun to play friendly games and socialize
Game review/lecture: 7-8 PM. Have your notated game reviewed by a US Chess Expert, Candidate Master, or National Master. $10 per game up to 5 games per night.
Unrated Blitz Format: 6 rounds, G/3+2.
Round Times: 1st round at 8:00 PM, remaining rounds ASAP.
Entry Fee: Entry $10 only $5 for those who paid for Game Review
Prizes 1st $20, 2nd $10, & Free Weekday Tournament Cards to all new Unrated or Provisionally rated players scoring 2 points or more
Questions: Contact TD Dan Voje at danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473
Thursday Knighter Open/Premier
Rounds every Thursday. For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Tuesday before round 1.
OPEN: Personal chess set & clock optional.
Format: (G/90; +30). New event each month, 1st round 1st Thursday, last round last Thursday.
Round Times: 6:30 PM each Thursday, check-in by 6:20 or you may not get paired.
Entry Fee: If 2-days early, $25 for CCM members, $35 for non-members. After that, $5 more online until site open, $10 more at site. It's good for whole month. 1-day rate is $10 for CCM members, $15 for non-members.
Prizes: Winner and Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month, split on a tie. Winner(s) may optionally use entry for PREMIER.
Registration: Onsite registration 5:45-6:15 PM first Thursday of the month. Online registration NOV SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Byes: One bye if 4 rounds, two byes if 5 rounds. Must have full entry.
Other: USCF membership is required. Most games are done by 10:00 PM. House player and spectators welcomed.
Questions: Contact TD Norm Myrin at normalcyforever@gmail.com or 612-964-6673
PREMIER: Chess set & clock provided. Premier Prize Masters Entry!
Format / Round Times: Same as OPEN section. Excellent opportunity for higher rated players (must be 1700 or higher) with discount incentives.
Entry Fee: If 2-days early and a CCM member (1700-1899 $35), (1900-1999 $30), (2000-2099 $25), (2100-2199 $20), (2200-2299 $15), (2300+ $10), (NE receives $5 off, NM receives $10 off, FM and above FREE). After that, $5 more until site opens, $10 more at site. Non-members $10 more. Entry fee is good for whole month. One-day rate is same as OPEN.
Prizes: Same as OPEN, plus Winner gets free entry to play a weekend Quad with 3 Masters!
Registration: Same as OPEN.
Byes: Same as OPEN, must be 1800+.
Other: Exceptions to minimum rating at TD's discretion. TD may require submission of game scores. Games may be broadcast with live commentary on YouTube. House player welcomed.
Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com or 763-232-9944
WEEKEND TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Please note the 2-day early entry option for weekend events beginning Jun 1. For more info, click here.
Mini-Swiss #1 (Nov 23) (New Event)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: 3 round Swiss System, (G/60; +30). USCF membership is required.
Entry fee: If 2-days early, $20 for Castle members, $30 for non-members. After that, $5 more online until site opens. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Onsite: Club will be open at 9:30 AM. Registration closes at 9:50 AM, $10 more for all.
Rounds: 10:00, 1:30, ASAP. Lunch break after rd 1.
Prizes: $200 total (based on 20). $100 for 1st, $50 for 2nd, $50 for Class Prize TBD.
Byes: 1 bye, request by rd 2.
Other: USCF Regular rated.
Questions: E-mail Dane Zagar danezagar@gmail.com or 612-805-3958 (after 8 AM on event day).
Turkey Tornado (Nov 30)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: 4 rounds, G/30 with a 30 second increment.
Entry fee: If 2-days early, $20 for Castle members, $30 for non-members. After that, $5 more online until site opens, $10 more at site. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Onsite: Club will open at 9:30 AM. Registration closes at 9:50 AM, $10 more for all.
Rounds: 10:00, 12:30, 2:45, 5:00. Lunch after round 1.
Prizes: $200 total (based on 20). $100 for 1st, $50 for 2nd, $50 for Class Prize TBD.
Other: 1 half point bye allowed, request by round 2. USCF Regular and Quick rated.
Questions: Email Dan Voje danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473 (after 8 AM on event day).
Exerciser Quad #12 (Dec 7)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: Three Rounds Game in 60 with a 30 second increment, USCF membership is required. Players are grouped based on ratings.
Entry fee: If 2-days early, $5 for Castle members, $15 for others. After that, $5 more online until site opens, $10 more at site. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Onsite registration: $10 more, ends at 9:50 AM. Castle opens at 9:30 and games start at 10:00.
Round Times: 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and ASAP. Lunch break after rd 1.
Questions: E-mail Dan Voje danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473 (after 8 AM on event day).
SCHOLASTIC GRAND PRIX #2 Dec 8th, 2024!
For the best rate, sign up 3-days in advance! SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Eligibility: Players must be 18 or under. USCF Membership is required. (CCM Scholastic Novice Memberships are available through the Chess Castle offering a FREE USCF Membership.) Join Now!
Format: Players are grouped by grade levels in sections K-12. Four rounds. All games are G/25, d/5. ½ hour lunch break after round 1. Round times: 12:15, 1:45, and Rounds 3 and 4 ASAP. Questions? Email danezagar@gmail.com or call or text Dane at 612-805-3958.
Entry Fees: $35 for CCM Members, $45 for others (if registered 3-days earily). 1-Day before, $5 more. And $10 more in person at the Castle. Doors will open at 11:00.
Prizes: Trophies and Medals for the top 5 winners of each section at all 6 tournaments. Grand Prix Points will be awarded to every player (10 just for registering, 5 for taking notation). Grand Prix Cash Prizes (based on cumulative points) will be awarded at the April Scholastic Grand Prix Tournament #6 Finale. Tournament Dates (all Sundays, 12:15): 11/03, 12/08, 1/12/25, 2/9, 3/2, 4/6. Play in as many as you can!
Grand Prix Points & Cash Awards:
All chess players will earn points—10 for each registration, 5 for each game notated. Per game, per section, per tournament: Win=20 points, Draw=10 points, Loss=5 points. Points are cumulative. We will use your top 4 games to determine your total points value. So, if you miss a tournament or have an off day, you won’t be penalized.
Cash Awards (presented at the 4/6 finale tournament) will be awarded to the top five winners* (highest point scores) in each section as follows:
First Place: $250
Second Place: $200
Third Place: $150
Fourth Place: $100
Fifth Place: $ 50
Contact: danezagar@gmail.com or text 612-805-3958
Hall of Fame Classic (Dec 14-15)
https://www.minnesotachess.com/hall-of-fame-classic
Speed Demons Revival (Dec 21) (New Event)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Thursday.
Format: 13 rounds, (G/8; +3).
Entry fee: If 2-days early, $20 for Castle members, $30 for non-members. After that, $5 more online until site opens, $10 more at site. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Rounds: About every 30 minutes. 30-minute lunch break after round 5.
Onsite: Club will be open at 9:30 AM. Registration closes at 9:50, $10 more for all.
Prizes: $200 total (based on 20). $100 for 1st, $50 for 2nd, $50 for Class Prize TBD.
Other: 5 byes, request by round 6. USCF Quick rated. Using regular ratings for pairings and prizes.
Questions: E-mail Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com or text 763-232-9944.