LOCATION & DIRECTIONS

10 Southdale Center Suite 910, Edina, MN 55435

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!

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, $15 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.

Withdrawals:  Please do not withdraw.  Withdrawal from a quad  without serious cause may incur a  $50 penalty  before registering for another quad.

This only applies to  quad sections, not the swiss.
Questions: Contact TD Dan Voje at danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473. Please call if Mon after 3 PM.

Tuesday Knighter OPEN (up to $160 in sponsored prizes!)

Rounds every Tuesday.  For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday before round 1.

Format: 4-5 Rd SS, (G/60; +30). New event each month, 1st round 1st Tuesday, last round last Tuesday.
Round Times: 6:30 PM each Tuesday, check-in by 6:20 or you may not get paired.

Entry Fee: If 2-days early, $25 for CCM members, $40 for non-members, (NE discount $5, NM discount $10).  After that, EF is $5 more online until site opens, $10 more at site.  It's good for whole month.  1-day rate is $10 for CCM members, $15 for non-members.

Onsite: Club opens at 6:00 PM. Registration and check-in ends at 6:20.  Online registration: APR SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Prizes: $120-40 (b/12pd) 1st-2nd sponsored prizes! Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month.

Byes: One bye if 4 rounds, two byes if 5 rounds.  Request by round 3.  One-day entry not applicable.

Other: USCF membership is required. Most games done by 9:00 PM. Games may be broadcast. Spectators welcomed.  Play TUE & THU and save $10, scroll down to Week-Knighter Special for more info.
Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com or 763-232-9944

2026 Tuesday Knighter Leaderboard, 2026 Upset Leaders

Wednesday Casual Night & Unrated Blitz

Perfect for new players or returning members to learn about the club, play some friendly games, or join the US Chess Federation.

Entry Fee: Free for first timers, $5 donation requested after that per week.
Casual: 5-6:30 PM. Unrated chess fun to play friendly games and socialize

Unrated Blitz Format: Around 6:30 PM we start an unrated blitz. G/5; d3.
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: 4-5 Rd SS, (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, $40 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, no discounts.

Onsite: Club opens at 6:00 PM. Registration and check-in ends at 6:20.  Online registration: APR SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Prizes: Winner and Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month, split on a tie. Winner may optionally use entry for PREMIER.

Byes: One bye if 4 rounds, two byes if 5 rounds.  Request by round 3.  One-day entry not applicable.

Other: USCF membership is required. Most games are done by 10:00 PM. Spectators welcomed.  Upset winner may have adjusted rating next month.  Play TUE & THU and save $10, scroll down to Week-Knighter Special for more info.
Questions: Contact TD Norm Myrin at normalcyforever@gmail.com or 612-964-6673

2026 Thursday Knighter Leaderboard, 2026 Upset Leaders

PREMIER: Chess set & clock provided.  Up to $200 in sponsored prizes! 

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 $15 more.  Entry fee is good for whole month.  One-day rate is same as OPEN.

Onsite: Same as OPEN.
Prizes: $150-50 (b/12pd) 1st-2nd sponsored prizes! Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month.

Byes: Same as OPEN, must be 1800+.

Other: Exceptions to minimum rating and byes at TD's discretion. TD may require submission of game scores.  Games may be broadcast with live commentary on YouTube.  Play TUE & THU and save $10, scroll down to Week-Knighter Special for more info.
Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com or 763-232-9944

Week-Knighter Special

Play in both TUE & THU Knighter and save $10!  For best rate, sign-up 2 days before first event.

EF: See specific events above and subtract $10, or click the sign up link below and let the system calculate.  If you are playing in the THU PREMIER, please select appropriate rating-based section, all others select OPEN section.  TUE is OPEN section for all.  EF is good for whole month.
Byes: Please email or text TD with your byes.

Other: NE discount $10, NM discount $20.  For more info, see specific Tue or Thu events above.

Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com or 763-232-9944

APR SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

WEEKEND TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Exerciser Quad (April 11)

For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday (6-days early).
Format: 3 rounds RR, (G/60; +30).  Players are grouped based on ratings.  USCF membership is required.

Entry fee: If 6-days early (by Sun), $10 for Castle members, $25 for others.  If 2-days early (by Thu), $5 more.  After that, $5 more online until site opens.  At site $25 for Castle members, $40 for others. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Onsite: Club opens at 9:30 AM. Registration and check-in ends at 9:50, please text TD if running late.

Rounds: 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and ASAP.  Lunch after rd 1.
Other: No byes, please do not withdraw.  One section may be a Swiss at TD's discretion.

Questions: E-mail TD Dan Voje danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473 (after 8 AM on event day).

Telephone Day Think (April 18-19) 

For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday (6-days early).
Format: 7 rounds, G/60;+15 USCF membership is required.
Entry fee: If 6-days early (by Sun), $40 for Castle members, $55 for non-members. If 2-days early (by Thu), $10 more.  After that, $5 more online until site opens.  At site $60 for Castle members, $75 for others. 

Saturday ONLY Entry fee (No Prizes): If 6-days early (by Sun), $20 for Castle members, $30 for non-members. If 2-days early (by Thu), $10 more.  After that, $5 more online until site opens.  At site $40 for Castle members, $50 for others.

Saturday Rounds: 10:00, 1:15, 4:00, 6:45   SIGN UP CLICK HERE!

Sunday Rounds: 11:00, 2:15, 5:00

Onsite: Club will be open at 9:30 AM. Registration closes at 9:50 AM.
Prizes: (based on 16). $150 for 1st, $80 for 2nd, and two Class prizes $60 each.

Note: The number of prizes and the amount of money in the prize pool  changes with attendance.
Other: Up to 2 half point byes, request by round 3. 

Questions: Contact TD Dan Voje at danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473. 

April Action Extravaganza (April 25)
For best rate, sign up by end-of-day Sunday (6-days early).
Format: 6 rounds, G/25;+10 USCF membership is required.
Entry fee: If 6-days early (by Sun), $30 for Castle members, $45 for non-members. If 2-days early (by Thu), $10 more.  After that, $5 more online until site opens.  At site $50 for Castle members, $65 for others.
Rounds at 10:00, 11:20, 1:20, 2:40, 4:00. SIGN UP CLICK HERE!
Onsite: Club will be open at 9:30 AM. Registration closes at 9:50 AM.
Prizes: $200 total (based on 16). $100 for 1st, $40 for 2nd, and two Class prizes $30 each.

Note: The number of prizes and the amount of money in the prize pool  changes with attendance.
Other: Up to two half point byes. Request by round 3.

Questions: Contact TD Joshua Rajadurai at Joshua.chesscastle@gmail.com

SCHOLASTIC GRAND PRIX #5 April 26th, 2026

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: Just $40 for CCM Members, $50 for others (if registered 3-days early). 1-Day before, $10 more, and $15 more online until 11:00AM, and $20 in person at the Castle. Doors will open at 11:00AM.

Prizes:  Trophies and Medals for the top 5 winners of each section at all 6 tournaments. May add prizes! 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 May Scholastic Grand Prix Tournament #6 Finale.  

Tournament Dates (all Sundays, 12:15):  Dec. 7, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 1, April 26, and May 17 final.  Play in as many as you can! Note: Must register for each individual event. 

Grand Prix Points & Cash Awards:  

All chess players will earn points—30 for each registration, up to 40 points for playing 4 or more other chess tournaments, all USCF rated events December-May 17, plus others ask Dane which events qualify. Per game, per section, per tournament: Win-full point=20 points, Draw-half point=10 points, Loss-zero point=5 points. Points are cumulative. We will use your top 4 events out of 6 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 May 17 finale tournament, will be awarded to the top five winners in K-5 and 6-12th grade sections as follows (based on 40 per event):

First Place:         $250

Second Place:     $200

Third Place:        $150

Fourth Place:      $100

Fifth Place:         $ 50

Contact: danezagar@gmail.com or text 612-805-3958