BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//NONSGML WPForms//NONSGML Sugar Calendar Feeds v3.11.0//EN X-WR-CALNAME:MNchess.org X-WR-CALDESC:Chess  Community  Culture X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 DTSTART:20211107T070000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20220313T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 DTSTART:20221106T070000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20230312T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 DTSTART:20231105T070000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20240310T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 DTSTART:20241103T070000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20250309T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 DTSTART:20251102T070000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20260308T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 DTSTART:20211107T070000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20220313T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 DTSTART:20221106T070000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20230312T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 DTSTART:20231105T070000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20240310T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 DTSTART:20241103T070000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20250309T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 DTSTART:20251102T070000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20260308T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beyond the Queens Gambit DESCRIPTION:“A great sense of humor! Pat made me want to go out and st art playing chess again.” J. Weggman\n\n\n\nAin't it funny how the kni ght moves? Join us for an insightful\, inspiring and entertaining look a t the game of chess! Storyteller\, comedian\, speaker and chess advocate Pat LaVone takes center stage at the Mraz Center for the Performing Art s in Burnsville on Saturday\, November 2nd at 7:30 pm\, where he'll shar e some hilarious insights as well as many of the amazing benefits you re ceive when you play and practice chess.\n\n\n\nIf you've ever been invol ved in scholastic chess - as a player\, parent\, sponsor or administrato r and thought to yourself - this is an activity that's underappreciated. .. you're right! And this is the show for you! Whether you're a chess en thusiast (especially chess parents!) or just looking for a great night o ut\, this is it: fun\, funny\, inspiring\, and insightful. Plus\, a port ion of the proceeds go to the Nicollet Knights Chess Club and other loca l chess organizations. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to delv e beyond what you've seen on the immensely popular Netflix series.\n\n\n \nComedian Mary Jo Pehl (Emmy-nominated Mystery Science Theater 3000) op ens the show.\n\n\n\nPat's performing career includes dozens of standup comedy and storytelling performances over three decades\, including The Funny Bone Comedy Club\, the Comedy Cabaret\, Laugh Camp (Camp Bar)\, Th e House of Comedy\, Comedy Corner Underground\, The Parkway Theater\, Th e Landmark Center Theater\, Strike Theater\, The Phoenix Theater\, Dudle y Riggs ETC.\, as well as presentations for the Minnesota Education Asso ciation and the Minnesota Community Education Association. This is a 16+ event not intended for children and includes some adult themes but no s wearing or explicit sexual content. See you there!\n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30 pm\, show starts at 7:30 pm. General seating - get there early for the best seats. Tickets $25 online through Eventbrite. URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/beyondqg/ UID:urn:uuid:df1b5ca9-0e48-4782-809e-57d31f1a1e6f STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T210000 LOCATION:600 State Hwy 13\, Burnsville\, MN 55337 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Governor's Cup DESCRIPTION:Presented by Chess Weekend\, Inc. and the South Dakota Chess Association--US Chess Grand Prix Points: 80\n\n\n\n$12\,000 prize fund unconditionally guaranteed\n\n\n\nOctober 18-20\, 2024\n\n\n\nHoliday In n City Centre100 W. 8th St.\, Sioux Falls\, SD 57104\n\n\n\nTournament h otel rate: $129 per night tournament rate. Book online \;here\, or c all 605-339-2000 and refer to the 2024 Governor’s Cup Chess Tournament or the group code GCT.\n\n\n\n5 rounds\, Swiss System\, choice of two-d ay or three-day playing schedule\n\n\n\nSections and Prizes\n\n\n\n\nPre mier (FIDE Rated): $1500-900-400-250\, U2300 $650-400-200\, U2100-$650\ , 400\, 200\, U1900 $600-375-175\n\n\n\nReserve Under 1800: $1100-500-2 50\, U1600 $600-350-175\, U1400 $600-350-175\n\n\n\nBooster Under 1200: $400-250-150\, U1000 $250-150  \n\n\n\n\nOctober 2024 Official Regula r US Chess rating will be used. Unrated players may play in any section\ , but qualify for top prizes in each section only.\n\n\n\nEntry Fee\n\n\ n\n\nPremier and Reserve: $89\; Booster $59 early mail-in or online by 1 0/1/2024\n\n\n\nPremier and Reserve: $99\; Booster $69 online by 9pm Wed nesday 10/10/2024\n\n\n\nPremier and Reserve: $119\; Booster $89 after 1 0/10/24 and on site\n\n\n\nBooster players rated 900 or higher may play up to Reserve section at Reserve section entry fee.\n\n\n\nReserve play ers may play up to Premier section for $20 additional.\n\n\n\nRe-entries for $50 with appropriate byes\n\n\n\nGMs and IMs free entry if register ed by 10/1/2024\n\n\n\n$10 Discount for SDCA members\n\n\n\n\nRegistrati onRegister online at the link below.Mailed entries must be postmarked ei ght days before any entry deadline\, and should include player name and US Chess ID\, section you’re registering for\, full address\, phone an d email. Checks payable to and mailed to Chess Weekend\, 21694 Doud Ct.\ , Frankfort\, IL 60423 \;\n\n\n\nTime Controls and Playing Schedules 1/2 point byes OK all rounds\, must commit by end of round 2\n\n\n\n3-da y Schedule\; G/90\;+30 second increment\n\n\n\n\nOn-site registration 6: 00-6:30 pm\n\n\n\nFriday 7:00 pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 10:00 am\, 4:00 pm\n\n\ n\nSunday 10:00 am\, 3:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n2-day Schedule\n\n\n\n\nOn-site re gistration 8:45-9:30 am\n\n\n\nSaturday (G/60\;d5) 10:00 am\, 1:00 pm\n\ n\n\nSaturday (merged - G/90\;+30 increment) 4:00 pm\n\n\n\nSunday (merg ed - G/90\;+30 increment) 10:00 am\, 3:30 pm\n\n\n\n\nSide Events\n\n\n\ n\nOne-day\, five-round scholastic tournament with trophy prizes on Satu rday\, 10/19. More info here\n\n\n\nSaturday night blitz\, $500 prize f und based on 30 entries. More info here.\n\n\n\n\nOther informationPlea se bring sets and clocks.For more information: \;chessweekend.com&nb sp\;or \;glenn@chessweekend.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/governors-cup/ UID:urn:uuid:d1e1a514-45c4-4e71-87a2-6c8acf3b3de9 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241020 LOCATION:100 W. 8th St.\, Sioux Falls\, SD 57104 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SCA Kickoff Open DESCRIPTION:The School Chess Association starts off another season of ch ess. More details and registration can be found on https://www.schoolch ess.org/ URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/sca-kickoff-open/ UID:urn:uuid:3e836477-1de9-4f66-8bba-a7bc80fca56a STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T083000 LOCATION:200 Burnsville Pkwy Suite #1023\, Burnsville\, MN 55337 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:North Central Open DESCRIPTION:December 27-29 (or 28-29 for 2-day schedule)Wisconsin Chess Association tour eventMadison Marriott West\, Middleton\, WI 535621313 J ohn Q Hammons Dr\, (608) 831-2000\n\n\n\nChess Rate is $99 (King bed or two Queen beds\; please reserve by Dec 20th): Book your group rate for North Central Chess Championship If the link doesn't work\, please cont act the organizers and we will make sure you get the chess rate! This i s the site of the 2025 US Open. \n\n\n\nEQUIPMENT: \;uniform equipm ent (boards\, sets\, clocks) is provided and should be used\n\n\n\nQUEST IONS: Chris Wainscott: chris.wainscott13@outlook.com 414-839-5232 (tex t please)Alex Betaneli abetaneli@hotmail.com\n\n\n\n$3\,400 Prize Fund\ n\n\n\nThree sections: Premier (FIDE rated)\, Reserve (Under 1901)\, and Booster (Under 1401)\n\n\n\nSECTIONSPRIZES \;(b/100)Premier\, FIDE Rated \; \; \;$600+traveling trophy — $400 \;Under 220 1: \;  \; \;$200Under 2001: \;  \; \;$200Reserve Under 1901 \; \;$400 — $300Under 1701: \;  \;  \; $200Under 1501: \;  \;  \;$200Booster Under 1401 \;  \;$400 — $300Under 1201: \;  \; \;$200 \; \; \ ;Premier section is FIDE rated (except for Round 1 of the 2-day schedule )Notation is mandatory for the entire game (except for Round 1 of the 2- day schedule).Accelerated pairings might be used.Organizers reserve the right to choose the highest of the published ratings (Regular\, Rapid\, Online Regular\, Online Rapid\, FIDE) for the purpose of section selecti on\, pairings\, and prizes. Only regular ratings are affected by this ev ent.Unrated players may not play in Premier and may not win over $200.\n \n\n\nENTRY FEESTIME CONTROLS AND PLAYING SCHEDULE$89 online by 12/17$99 online by 12/26$119 after that or onsite \;3-day entries after 6:30 pm Friday receive \;½-point bye for round 12-day entries after 8:30 am Saturday receive \;½-point bye for round 1You may play up one se ction for $20 extra \;1/2 point byes OK all rounds\, must commit bef ore round 1 (maximum 2)\; please email organizersReentry available for $ 50 (no Premier to Premier)3-dayG/90+30 second incrementFriday \;7:00 pmSaturday 11:00am\, 4:00pmSunday 10:00am\, 3:00pm2-dayRound 1: g/30+5 s econd increment\, then merges with 3-day scheduleSaturday: 9:00amSaturda y: 11:00am\, 4:00pmSunday: 10:00am\, 3:00pm URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/2024nco/ UID:urn:uuid:304edbaa-dacb-4d2e-9835-694b719abca0 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241229 LOCATION:Middleton\, WI 53562 \n1313 John Q Hammons Dr END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women's Chess Group DESCRIPTION:This event is for self-identified women who are interested i n learning and playing chess. Players of all skill levels are welcome. B ring a set if you have one but it's not a requirement. Urban Growler is hosting us for free\, so please support them by making a purchase. URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/womens-chess-group/ UID:urn:uuid:c1d6c8d7-3296-497d-8f0d-2d2496250448 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T193000 LOCATION:2325 Endicott St\, St Paul\, MN 55114 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SCA Priyanka Open DESCRIPTION:For more information and to register\, please go to the Scho ol Chess Association website\, https://www.schoolchess.org/ URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/priyanka-open/ UID:urn:uuid:21d0841d-cd37-4a17-ab20-c325a4d50794 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T150000 LOCATION:200 Burnsville Pkwy\, Burnsville\, MN 55337 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Illinois Class DESCRIPTION:$6000 guaranteed prize fund\n\n\n\nLocation: \;Hyatt Reg ency Schaumburg1800 E. Golf Rd.\, Schaumburg\, IL 60173847-605-1234$115 single-quad. Book your room online here or call 847-605-1234.\n\n\n\nSec tions: \;Master/Expert\, A\, B\, C\, D\, E\, U1000\, U800.Class A\, B\, C\, D\, E (1000-1199) players may play up ONE class for $20 play-up fee.Players rated 800-999 may play up to Class E at no additional charge .U800 players rated 600 or higher may play to U1000 section at no additi onal charge.Unrated players may play in sections E\, U1000 or U800.Novem ber rating supplement determines section eligibility.\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n \n\n\n\nMaster/Expert through Class E (G/60\;d5) 10:00am\, 12:30pm\, 3:0 0pm\, 5:30pm\n\n\n\nU1000 and U800 (G/45\;d5)10:00am\, 12:30pm\, 2:30pm\ , 4:30pm\n\n\n\nOne 1/2-point bye OK any round\, must commit by end of r ound 2.\n\n\n\n\nPrizes (FULLY GUARANTEED):\n\n\n\n\nMaster/Expert: $800 -500-300-200-125\n\n\n\nA through D: $500-250-135-75-60\n\n\n\nE\, Under 1000\, Under 800: Trophies to first\, second\, third\; commemorative aw ard to fourth through tenth place. Medals to players with plus score who don’t otherwise win a prize.\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fee:\n\n\n\n\n$60 Master/ Expert and A-D online or USPS postmarked by 11/15\n\n\n\n$40 Class E\, U nder 1000\, Under 800 online or USPS postmarked by 11/15\n\n\n\n$10 inc rease after 11/15\n\n\n\nClass A\, B\, C\, D\, E (1000-1199) players may play up ONE class for $20 play-up fee.Players rated 800-999 may play up to Class E at no additional charge.U800 players rated above 600 may pla y in U1000 section at no additional charge.\n\n\n\nOn-site registration: 8:30 - 9:30am\n\n\n\nEntries after cutoff receive ½-point byes for rou nd 1.\n\n\n\n\n$5 discount for ICA members (annual dues $15 regular\, $1 0 scholastic)— join at \;www.il-chess.org.Free entry if registered by 11/8 to Illinois GMs\, WGMs\, IMs\, WIMs\, FMs\, WFMs. Email glenn@c hessweekend.com to request the free entry.\n\n\n\nMail checks postmarked by 11/15 to Chess Weekend\, 21694 Doud Ct.\, Frankfort\, IL 60423. No p hone entries. \;\n\n\n\nBoards\, sets\, and clocks will be provided by The Illinois Chess Association. All special rules\, details\, and tou rnament conditions subject to change without notice\; changes will be po sted ASAP at the site &\; online. INFO: glenn@chessweekend.com\n\n\n\ nClick Here to Register URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/illinois-class-2024/ UID:urn:uuid:0421f418-f6b2-4e72-9659-394652612d59 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241124T190000 LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Schaumburg\n1800 E. Golf Rd.\, Schaumburg\, IL 60 173 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sevan Memorial DESCRIPTION:8th Annual Sevan Memorial Tournament\n\n\n\nNovember 29-Dec ember 1\, or November 30-December 1\, 2024US Chess Grand Prix Points: 60 US Chess Junior Grand Prix!\n\n\n\nHyatt Regency\, Schaumburg\, IL 60173 \n\n\n\n$115 single-quad. Book your room online here or call 847-605-123 4.\n\n\n\n$12\,000 in prizes\n\n\n\nbased on 220 paid entries. Unrateds qualify for top prizes only\n\n\n\nPremier (FIDE Rated!)$1\,500 — $700 — $400 \;— $250Under 2400: $500Under 2200: $700 - $400 - $200Un der 2000: $700 - $400 - $200Reserve Under 1800$1\,000 — $500 \;—  \;$250 \;— \;$150Under 1600: $700 - $400 - $200Under 1400 : $700 - $400 - $200Unrated $250Booster Under 1200$500 \;— $250&nb sp\;— $100Under 1000: $200 - $100Unrated $100Sevan's Blitz Championshi p5 double rounds G/3\;+2 (8pm start)$500 based on 30 paid entries \; \n\n\n\nENTRY FEES:\n\n\n\n\nEnter online at https://www.kingregistrati on.com/event/Sevan2024\n\n\n\n$95 early mail-in or online by 11/15\n\n\ n\n$110 online by 9pm Wednesday 11/22\n\n\n\n$120 after that or onsite\n \n\n\nOnly $60 for U1200 Booster section (counts as ½ paid entry for p layer total)\; $70 after 11/22\n\n\n\nGMs and IMs free entry if regist ered by 11/22\n\n\n\nRe-entries for $50 with appropriate byes\n\n\n\n$30 extra to play up a section.\n\n\n\nBlitz -- $25 online by 11/28 or $30 onsite\n\n\n\nExcept as stated above\, 1/2 point byes OK all rounds\, m ust commit by end of round 2\n\n\n\n\nTIME CONTROLS AND PLAYING SCHEDULE :3-day Schedule\; \;G/90\;+30 second increment\n\n\n\n\nFriday 7:00 pm\, Saturday 10:00 am\, 4:00 pm\n\n\n\nSunday 10:00 am\, 3:30 pm\n\n\n\ n\n2-day Schedule\n\n\n\n\nSaturday (G/60\;d5) 10:00 am\, 1:00 pm\n\n\n\ nSaturday (merged - G/90\;+30) 4:00 pm\n\n\n\nSunday (merged - G/90\;+30 ) 10:00 am\, 3:30 pm\n\n\n\n\nClick Here to Register URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/sevan-memorial/ UID:urn:uuid:e8a23dc6-8da7-4273-81d6-51ec0a2aa0f6 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241201T200000 LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Schaumburg\n1800 E. Golf Rd.\, Schaumburg\, IL 60 173 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ISD One91 Championship DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/isd-one91-championship/ UID:urn:uuid:d67785e0-5965-4650-873e-44e803a4293a STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T160000 LOCATION:Diamondhead Education Center \n200 W. Burnsville Parkway Burnsv ille\, MN 55337 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Burnsville Club and Action DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/burnsville-club-and-action/ UID:urn:uuid:a2b6d868-3a1c-4405-a5fc-06ca52ef84bb STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T160000 LOCATION:Diamondhead Education Center 200 W. Burnsville Parkway Burnsvil le\, MN 55337 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Scholastic Grand Prix DESCRIPTION:The Scholastic Grand Prix\n\n\n\nThe Chess Castle of Minneso ta agrees and will launch afun\, challenging and exciting 6-tournament S cholastic Grand Prix onNovember 3 rd \, 2024. CCM also maintains that No youngster is a loser”\, and to that end will offer several additio nal surprise prizes at each of the 6tournaments. Our total cash prize an d awards are projected to exceed$3\,000! *\n\n\n\nEligibility: Players m ust be age 18 or younger and enrolled in a public\,private\, charter or homeschool program. USCF Membership is required.You can purchase one at www.uscf.org or join The Chess Castle and getone for FREE (new or renewa l).Entry Fees: $35 per tournament for CCM Members ($45 for non-members) * if registered by 10/31. 11/1 &\; 11/2 pay $5 more\, $10 more inpers on at the Castle.\n\n\n\nFormat: Players are grouped by grade level (K-2 *): K-5\, 6-8\, 9-12. Ourdoors open at 11:00am. Round 1 starts at 12:15\ , ½ hour lunch break\,Round 2 starts at 1:45\, Rounds 3 &\; 4 asap. All games are g/30 minutesd/5. Same format for all 6 tournaments. Feel f ree to bring your ownregulation chess set and/or clock. Racing attire is welcome!Prizes: Trophies and Medals for the top 5 winners of each secti on at all 6tournaments. Grand Prix Points will be awarded to every playe r (10 just forregistering\, 5 for taking notation). Grand Prix Cash Priz es (based oncumulative points) will be awarded at the April Scholastic G rand PrixTournament #6 Finale. Tournament Dates (all Sundays\, 12:15): 1 1/03\,12/08\, 1/12/25\, 2/9\, 3/2\, 4/6. Play in as many as you can! URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/the-scholastic-grand-prix/ UID:urn:uuid:0471f733-2c0f-4fb2-b0bd-16d57855db25 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T173000 LOCATION:10 Southdale Center Suite 910\, Edina\, MN 55435\nEast Entrance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SCA Grade Level DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/sca-grade-level/ UID:urn:uuid:6aa9fb07-6741-476a-a809-2bd357d94b3e STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T160000 LOCATION:200 Burnsville Pkwy Suite #1023\, Burnsville\, MN 55337 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brewery Blitz DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/brewery-blitz/ UID:urn:uuid:028cb03f-72ba-4881-be18-241b5a852e8c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T220000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Action Quads DESCRIPTION:Every Monday the Castle will open at 5:30pm for some unrated chess fun. This is a great time for new players or returning members to learn about the club\, play some friendly games\, or join the US Chess Federation.Casual Chess Ends at 7pm when the Action Quads start.Action Q uads Format: Three Rounds Game in 30 with a 5 second delay\, USCF Member ship is required. Players are grouped based on ratings. Prizes: $5 of ea ch Action Quad entry goes into a prize pool! At the end of 2021\, the pl ayers who have won the most sections in Action Quads win the pool: 1st = 40%\, 2nd = 30%\, 3rd = 20%\, and 4th = 10%. The pool can be as much as $4\,000! Entry fee: $15 for Castle Members\, $20 for others. Questions go to danezagar@gmail.com Please register before 6:30PM online\, SIGN UP CLICK HERE! Max of 16 players\, so sign up now! \n\nJoin with Google Me et: https://meet.google.com/stk-acqx-ckt\n\nLearn more about Meet at: ht tps://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/action-quads-2/ UID:i2mtpetrdg1m4u4dfalud34958@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T220000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20220328T235959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Knighter Premier DESCRIPTION:Same format as Wednesday Knighter Open (Swiss\, Game/100 wit h +30 bonus). Excellent opportunity for higher rated players (must have been 2000+ at anytime ever) with discount incentives. Entry Fee: if ea rly (U1900 $35)\, (1900-1999 $30)\, (2000-2099 $25)\, (2100-2199 $20)\, (2200+ $15)\, (NMs receive $5 off\, FM and above FREE)\, (All $35 at sit e)\, members get $10 off. Byes: one bye if 4-SS\, two byes if 5-SS\, ex ceptions at TD'\;s discretion. Other: Check-in by 6:55 each Thursd ay. Call or text 763-232-9944 if you are running late\, or you may not get paired. Exceptions to minimum rating at TD'\;s discretion. Dir ected by Nate Hoover. TD may require submission of game scores. Event may be broadcast. All proceeds go to the Chess Castle. House player we lcomed. Questions contact Nathan Hoover nathanhoover@msn.com\, phone: 7 63-232-9944. Max of 16 players\, so sign up now!2020 Thursday Knighter Kingpins\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/hgm-egyi-yzj\ n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9 282720 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/thursday-knighter-premier-2/ UID:3vl9vgf58pu8i9kta5nlfihg11@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220225T230000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20220331T235959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Knighter Premier DESCRIPTION:Same format as Wednesday Knighter Open (Swiss\, Game/100 wit h +30 bonus). Excellent opportunity for higher rated players (must have been 2000+ at anytime ever) with discount incentives. Entry Fee: if ea rly (U1900 $35)\, (1900-1999 $30)\, (2000-2099 $25)\, (2100-2199 $20)\, (2200+ $15)\, (NMs receive $5 off\, FM and above FREE)\, (All $35 at sit e)\, members get $10 off. Byes: one bye if 4-SS\, two byes if 5-SS\, ex ceptions at TD'\;s discretion. Other: Check-in by 6:55 each Thursd ay. Call or text 763-232-9944 if you are running late\, or you may not get paired. Exceptions to minimum rating at TD'\;s discretion. Dir ected by Nate Hoover. TD may require submission of game scores. Event may be broadcast. All proceeds go to the Chess Castle. House player we lcomed. Questions contact Nathan Hoover nathanhoover@msn.com\, phone: 7 63-232-9944. Max of 16 players\, so sign up now!2020 Thursday Knighter Kingpins\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/uvf-vdzt-act\ n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9 282720 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/thursday-knighter-premier-3/ UID:iud4oo2f1sale4rjeuaq90cn5b@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220303T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220304T000000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20220331T235959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wednesday Knighter DESCRIPTION:Entry Fee: $35\, members $25. Prizes: Winners get FREE entr y next month. Swiss\, Game/100 with +30 bonus. Onsite Registration: 6: 30-6:50 PM first Wednesday of the month. Rounds: 7:00 PM each Wednesday \, check-in by 6:55 or you may not get paired\, call 612-964-6673. Othe r: Directed by Norm Myrin. Most games done by 11:00. House player welc omed. Questions\, contact Norm Myrin at normalcyforever@gmail.com\, pho ne: 612-964-6673. URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/wednesday-knighter/ UID:4ir16ajqnvrq1f2ea2rc9ni5l7@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220504 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20220830T235959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Knighter Premier DESCRIPTION:Premier: Chess set &\; clock provided.Format / Round Time s: Same as Open section. Excellent opportunity for higher rated players (must be 1700 or higher) with discount incentives.Entry Fee: if 3-days e arly (U1900 $40)\, (1900-1999 $35)\, (2000-2099 $30)\, (2100-2199 $25)\, (2200+ $20)\, (National Experts receive $5 off\, National Masters recei ve $10 off\, FM and above FREE)\, ($5 more if 1 hr-2 days early\, All $5 0 at site)\, non-members $10 more. Prizes: Winner and Top Upset get FRE E entry next month\, split on a tie.Byes: one bye if 4-SS\, two byes if 5-SS\, exceptions at TD's discretion.Registration: Onsite registration 5 :45-6:15 PM first Thursday of the month. Online registration SIGN UP CLI CK HERE!Other: Exceptions to minimum rating at TD's discretion. TD may r equire submission of game scores. Games may be broadcast. House player welcomed. Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com or 763-232-9944Wallchart 2022 Thursday Knighter Kingpins\n\nJoin with Goog le Meet: https://meet.google.com/uvf-vdzt-act\n\nLearn more about Meet a t: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/thursday-knighter-premier-4/ UID:ltmcd9t9jote2t7br9labunv54@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220331 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20220831T235959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Knighter Premier DESCRIPTION:Premier: Chess set &\; clock provided.Format / Round Time s: Same as Open section. Excellent opportunity for higher rated players (must be 1700 or higher) with discount incentives.Entry Fee: if 3-days e arly (U1900 $40)\, (1900-1999 $35)\, (2000-2099 $30)\, (2100-2199 $25)\, (2200+ $20)\, (National Experts receive $5 off\, National Masters recei ve $10 off\, FM and above FREE)\, ($5 more if 1 hr-2 days early\, All $5 0 at site)\, non-members $10 more. Prizes: Winner and Top Upset get FRE E entry next month\, split on a tie.Byes: one bye if 4-SS\, two byes if 5-SS\, exceptions at TD's discretion.Registration: Onsite registration 5 :45-6:15 PM first Thursday of the month. Online registration SIGN UP CLI CK HERE!Other: Exceptions to minimum rating at TD's discretion. TD may r equire submission of game scores. Games may be broadcast. House player welcomed. Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com or 763-232-9944Wallchart 2022 Thursday Knighter Kingpins\n\nJoin with Goog le Meet: https://meet.google.com/uvf-vdzt-act\n\nLearn more about Meet a t: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/thursday-knighter-premier-5/ UID:ltmcd9t9jote2t7br9labunv54_R20220901@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220901 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20241030T235959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Knighter Premier DESCRIPTION:Premier: Chess set &\; clock provided.Format / Round Time s: Same as Open section. Excellent opportunity for higher rated players (must be 1700 or higher) with discount incentives.Entry Fee: if 3-days e arly (U1900 $40)\, (1900-1999 $35)\, (2000-2099 $30)\, (2100-2199 $25)\, (2200+ $20)\, (National Experts receive $5 off\, National Masters recei ve $10 off\, FM and above FREE)\, ($5 more if 1 hr-2 days early\, All $5 0 at site)\, non-members $10 more. Prizes: Winner and Top Upset get FRE E entry next month\, split on a tie.Byes: one bye if 4-SS\, two byes if 5-SS\, exceptions at TD's discretion.Registration: Onsite registration 5 :45-6:15 PM first Thursday of the month. Online registration SIGN UP CLI CK HERE!Other: Exceptions to minimum rating at TD's discretion. TD may r equire submission of game scores. Games may be broadcast. House player welcomed. Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoover at nathanhoover@msn.com or 763-232-9944Wallchart 2022 Thursday Knighter Kingpins\n\nJoin with Goog le Meet: https://meet.google.com/uvf-vdzt-act\n\nLearn more about Meet a t: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/thursday-knighter-premier-6/ UID:ltmcd9t9jote2t7br9labunv54_R20241031@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241031 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20250101T235959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Open DESCRIPTION:For early bird rate\, sign up by end-of-day Monday before ro und 1.Open: Bring Chess set &\; Clock! Format: (G/90\; +30).Round Ti mes: 6:30 PM each Thursday\, check-in by 6:20 or you may not get paired. Entry Fee: if 3-days early $25 for members\, $35 for non-members\, ($5 m ore if 1 hr-2 days early\, $10 more at site).Prizes: Winners get FREE en try next monthRegistration: Onsite registration 5:45-6:15 PM first Thurs day of the month. Online registration SIGN UP CLICK HERE!Other: USCF mem bership is required. Most games are done by 10:00 PM. House player welco med. Questions: Contact TD Norm Myrin at normalcyforever@gmail.com or 61 2-964-6673 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/thursday-open/ UID:4avbgaq9cfm6lqkh9nu2b74dep@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220901 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20250101T235959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Action Quads DESCRIPTION:Every Monday the Castle will open at 5:30pm for some unrated chess fun. This is a great time for new players or returning members to learn about the club\, play some friendly games\, or join the US Chess Federation.Casual Chess Ends at 7pm when the Action Quads start.Action Q uads Format: Three Rounds Game in 30 with a 5 second delay\, USCF Member ship is required. Players are grouped based on ratings. Prizes: $5 of ea ch Action Quad entry goes into a prize pool! At the end of 2021\, the pl ayers who have won the most sections in Action Quads win the pool: 1st = 40%\, 2nd = 30%\, 3rd = 20%\, and 4th = 10%. The pool can be as much as $4\,000! Entry fee: $15 for Castle Members\, $20 for others. Questions go to danezagar@gmail.com Please register before 6:30PM online\, SIGN UP CLICK HERE! Max of 16 players\, so sign up now! \n\nJoin with Google Me et: https://meet.google.com/stk-acqx-ckt\n\nLearn more about Meet at: ht tps://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/action-quads-3/ UID:monaldi1bbq6te1lbproaueg2f@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220328 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20220828T235959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Action Quads DESCRIPTION:Action Quads every Monday.Format: Quads\, Game in 30 with a 5 seconds delay (G/30\;d5)\, 3 rounds\, players grouped by rating.Round Times: 1st round at 6:30 PM\, remaining rounds ASAP.Entry Fee: $15 for C astle members\, $25 non-members\, $5 more on site.Prizes: (Based on 16 p articipants): 1st $30 in each quad. If there is a Swiss lower section\, then 1st $30 and $15 class prize.Registration: Register online before 6 PM\, SIGN UP CLICK HERE! Onsite registration is between 6:00-6:20 PM Tue sday nights.Other: USCF membership is required. Most games are done by 1 0:00 PM. Questions: Contact TD Dan Voje at danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280- 5473\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/stk-acqx-ckt\n\nL earn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/92827 20 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/action-quads-4/ UID:monaldi1bbq6te1lbproaueg2f_R20220829@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220829 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20220904T235959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Action Quads DESCRIPTION:Action Quads every Monday.Format: Quads\, Game in 30 with a 5 seconds delay (G/30\;d5)\, 3 rounds\, players grouped by rating.Round Times: 1st round at 6:30 PM\, remaining rounds ASAP.Entry Fee: $15 for C astle members\, $25 non-members\, $5 more on site.Prizes: (Based on 16 p articipants): 1st $30 in each quad. If there is a Swiss lower section\, then 1st $30 and $15 class prize.Registration: Register online before 6 PM\, SIGN UP CLICK HERE! Onsite registration is between 6:00-6:20 PM Tue sday nights.Other: USCF membership is required. Most games are done by 1 0:00 PM. Questions: Contact TD Dan Voje at danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280- 5473\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/stk-acqx-ckt\n\nL earn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/92827 20 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/action-quads-5/ UID:monaldi1bbq6te1lbproaueg2f_R20220905@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220905 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20240630T235959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Action Quads DESCRIPTION:Action Quads every Monday.Format: Quads\, Game in 30 with a 5 seconds delay (G/30\;d5)\, 3 rounds\, players grouped by rating.Round Times: 1st round at 6:30 PM\, remaining rounds ASAP.Entry Fee: $15 for C astle members\, $25 non-members\, $5 more on site.Prizes: (Based on 16 p articipants): 1st $30 in each quad. If there is a Swiss lower section\, then 1st $30 and $15 class prize.Registration: Register online before 6 PM\, SIGN UP CLICK HERE! Onsite registration is between 6:00-6:20 PM Tue sday nights.Other: USCF membership is required. Most games are done by 1 0:00 PM. Questions: Contact TD Dan Voje at danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280- 5473\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/stk-acqx-ckt\n\nL earn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/92827 20 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/action-quads-6/ UID:monaldi1bbq6te1lbproaueg2f_R20240701@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240701 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Knighter ($200 sponsored prizes!) DESCRIPTION:Thursday Knighter Open/PremierRounds every Thursday. For be st rate\, sign up by end-of-day Tuesday before round 1.OPEN: Personal ch ess set &\; clock optional.Format: 4-5 Rd SS\, (G/90\; +30). New even t each month\, 1st round 1st Thursday\, last round last Thursday.Round T imes: 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-m embers.Onsite: Club opens at 6:00 PM. Registration and check-in ends at 6:20. Online registration SIGN UP CLICK HERE!Prizes: Winner and Top Cum ulative Upsets get FREE entry next month\, split on a tie. Winner(s) may optionally use entry for PREMIER.Byes: One bye if 4 rounds\, two byes i f 5 rounds. Request by round 3. One-day entry not applicable.Other: US CF membership is required. Most games are done by 10:00 PM. Spectators w elcomed.Questions: Contact TD Norm Myrin at normalcyforever@gmail.com or 612-964-6673PREMIER: Chess set &\; clock provided. $200 in sponsore d prizes! Format / Round Times: Same as OPEN section. Excellent opportun ity for higher rated players (must be 1700 or higher) with discount ince ntives.Entry Fee: If 2-days early and a CCM member (1700-1899 $35)\, (19 00-1999 $30)\, (2000-2099 $25)\, (2100-2199 $20)\, (2200-2299 $15)\, (23 00+ $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-membe rs $10 more. Entry fee is good for whole month. One-day rate is same a s OPEN.Onsite: Same as OPEN.Prizes: Top Cumulative Upsets get FREE entry next month\, plus $$ 150-50 for 1st-2nd sponsored prizes!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 br oadcast with live commentary on YouTube.Questions: Contact TD Nathan Hoo ver at nathanhoover@msn.com or 763-232-99442025 Thursday Knighter Leader board\, 2025 Upset Leaders URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/thursday-knighter-200-sponsored -prizes/ UID:6hipdk88tkotbi305ppqrmn1s3@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250102 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Casual Wednesday DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Casual Night &\; Unrated BlitzPerfect for new p layers or returning members to learn about the club\, play some friendly games\, or join the US Chess Federation.Entry: Free for First Timers. A fter that\, a $5 donation is requested. Chess Sets &\; Clocks: Are Pr ovided!Casual: 5-6:30 PM. Unrated chess fun to play friendly games and s ocialize.Unrated Blitz Format: Starts around 6:30 PM. Game in 5 delay 3. Entry Fee: Free! Please show up early to get in! Questions: Contact TD Dan Voje at danvoje@gmail.com or 651-280-5473 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/casual-wednesday/ UID:2fgq3u53herri3c1lp2kp626bm@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220831 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:💥 State Quick Championship 🏆️ DESCRIPTION:https://www.minnesotachess.com/https://bit.ly/3Cvzevk ⬅️ Events from May '25 - April '26 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/%f0%9f%92%a5-state-quick-champi onship-%f0%9f%8f%86%ef%b8%8f/ UID:6mkr4o5km10p9kv7av4d4ngo43@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🌲 Northern Open 🏁 DESCRIPTION:🏎️ Grand Prix #6 👑 The Grand Finale!https://www.minn esotachess.com/https://bit.ly/3Cvzevk ⬅️ Events from May '25 - April '26 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/%f0%9f%8c%b2-northern-open-%f0% 9f%8f%81/ UID:1esjpk2bmvimpf6sjlba8ns3nk@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T000000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🎩 Class Championships DESCRIPTION:https://www.minnesotachess.com/https://bit.ly/3Cvzevk ⬅️ Events from May '25 - April '26 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/%f0%9f%8e%a9-class-championship s/ UID:7a4vt8l0ffgr3f38r3u8q633sq@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T000000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🍏 Apple Valley Scholastic DESCRIPTION:MSCA Supported Event - Date To Be Confirmed ✅https://www.m innesotachess.com/https://bit.ly/3Cvzevk ⬅️ Events from May '25 - Ap ril '26 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/%f0%9f%8d%8f-apple-valley-schol astic/ UID:2jks31allskvd61lobhbshtuer@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🎊 Holiday Classic DESCRIPTION:Formerly the Hall of Fame Classic\, now a one day event with a shorter time control!https://www.minnesotachess.com/https://bit.ly/3C vzevk ⬅️ Events from May '25 - April '26 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/%f0%9f%8e%8a-holiday-classic/ UID:7pog25jeft708f8o4228abbdaj@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:⛄️ Winter Open DESCRIPTION:https://www.minnesotachess.com/https://bit.ly/3Cvzevk ⬅️ Events from May '25 - April '26 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/%e2%9b%84%ef%b8%8f-winter-open/ UID:3fbplc02g8dm2o6gr764oqakq9@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T000000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🍎 State Scholastic Championship 🏆️ DESCRIPTION:https://www.minnesotachess.com/https://bit.ly/3Cvzevk ⬅️ Events from May '25 - April '26 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/%f0%9f%8d%8e-state-scholastic-c hampionship-%f0%9f%8f%86%ef%b8%8f/ UID:7lv00pk5ark8it7f98b2shq2jv@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T000000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🏆️ State Championship Playoffs DESCRIPTION:The Stenberg Cup! 🏆️https://www.minnesotachess.com/http s://bit.ly/3Cvzevk ⬅️ Events from May '25 - April '26 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/%f0%9f%8f%86%ef%b8%8f-state-cha mpionship-playoffs/ UID:5773rsi5ssbikiu5fmhsao2lf9@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T000000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🏆️ DBR Scholastic Playoffs 🍎 DESCRIPTION:Denker/Barber/Rockefeller Qualifierhttps://www.minnesotaches s.com/https://bit.ly/3Cvzevk ⬅️ Events from May '25 - April '26 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/%f0%9f%8f%86%ef%b8%8f-dbr-schol astic-playoffs-%f0%9f%8d%8e/ UID:072jan0qgq7cgpb9vodkpva943@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T000000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🏆️ Haring K-12 Girls Championship 🍎 DESCRIPTION:https://www.minnesotachess.com/https://bit.ly/3Cvzevk ⬅️ Events from May '25 - April '26 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/%f0%9f%8f%86%ef%b8%8f-haring-k- 12-girls-championship-%f0%9f%8d%8e/ UID:76eold6ejrjpcfn3dnourb8ab6@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MSCA Board Meeting (Online) DESCRIPTION:If you'd like to attend\, please email us for meeting detail s. msca.board@gmail.com 📧 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/msca-board-meeting-online/ UID:1tgmfbdqshimd6udirvp0kakql@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T203000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MSCA Board Meeting (Online) DESCRIPTION:If you'd like to attend\, please email us for meeting detail s. msca.board@gmail.com 📧 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/msca-board-meeting-online-2/ UID:68prbnegbnakshjc8u41ah2v7c@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T203000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MSCA Board Meeting (In Person) DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/msca-board-meeting-in-person/ UID:7pv6j6k3mjnqgppo3j1t080kt5@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T210000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:⭐️ Minnesota Open DESCRIPTION:https://www.minnesotachess.com/https://bit.ly/3Cvzevk ⬅️ Events from May '25 - April '26 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/%e2%ad%90%ef%b8%8f-minnesota-op en/ UID:2bdov4rkhre7uv96n7kfmkatdd@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T000000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MSCA Annual Member Meeting DESCRIPTION:In-person meeting before start of Minnesota Open. URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/msca-annual-member-meeting/ UID:7q13eg9qdligvfa08ucgvgobhv@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🍁 Senior Championship 🏆️ DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/%f0%9f%8d%81-senior-championshi p-%f0%9f%8f%86%ef%b8%8f/ UID:1014ts0d8dhgjgt4qfev8gc0gv@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🏟️ TCCL Round 1 DESCRIPTION:Twin Cities Chess Leaguehttps://www.minnesotachess.com/tccl URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/%f0%9f%8f%9f%ef%b8%8f-tccl-roun d-1/ UID:0frahjpvcv81kf592nls4avric@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🏟️ TCCL Round 2 DESCRIPTION:Twin Cities Chess Leaguehttps://www.minnesotachess.com/tccl URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/%f0%9f%8f%9f%ef%b8%8f-tccl-roun d-2/ UID:4lf84ekrnrp7mhik219c5hk0qs@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🏟️ TCCL Round 3 DESCRIPTION:Twin Cities Chess Leaguehttps://www.minnesotachess.com/tccl URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/%f0%9f%8f%9f%ef%b8%8f-tccl-roun d-3/ UID:6ivekt20b5f1jmnadjq2j8qgb0@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251219 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🏟️ TCCL Round 4 DESCRIPTION:Twin Cities Chess Leaguehttps://www.minnesotachess.com/tccl URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/%f0%9f%8f%9f%ef%b8%8f-tccl-roun d-4/ UID:79t1bqeknlbv0s2068b1t1358d@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🏟️ TCCL Round 5 DESCRIPTION:Twin Cities Chess Leaguehttps://www.minnesotachess.com/tccl URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/%f0%9f%8f%9f%ef%b8%8f-tccl-roun d-5/ UID:5l5e8s43mbedip7jhct3mfdkv0@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🏟️ TCCL Round 6 DESCRIPTION:Twin Cities Chess Leaguehttps://www.minnesotachess.com/tccl URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/%f0%9f%8f%9f%ef%b8%8f-tccl-roun d-6/ UID:3dln20rhi5ctvfmdaaveaoakoj@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🏟️ TCCL Round 7 DESCRIPTION:Twin Cities Chess Leaguehttps://www.minnesotachess.com/tccl URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/%f0%9f%8f%9f%ef%b8%8f-tccl-roun d-7/ UID:4s8d3uifr8guair1bnblpi0m31@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chess Club DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/chess-club/ UID:7kjj4t7aafhgg43l4a0tn00prp@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T163000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20240416T235959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chess Club - Nationals Lessons DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/chess-club-nationals-lessons/ UID:7kjj4t7aafhgg43l4a0tn00prp_R20240416T194500@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T163000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20240511T235959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Middle School Chess League DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/middle-school-chess-league/ UID:6sojgd1m6lgm4b9m71hj0b9k60s6cbb16co30bb6c8o3idhg6sr3ec1o70@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240126T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240126T163000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20240217T235959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chess Club - Nationals Lessons Veterans DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/chess-club-nationals-lessons-ve terans/ UID:70pjccr26pj3cbb160p3eb9kcos32b9p6so6cb9j6dijicb475h66c9j6c@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T163000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20240511T235959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chess Club DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/chess-club-2/ UID:6opmcoj5cdi3eb9i68q3gb9kc8r64b9pc4s30b9mc8oj0c9lchijgdhk6k@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T163000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20241119T235959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chess Club DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/chess-club-3/ UID:6opmcoj5cdi3eb9i68q3gb9kc8r64b9pc4s30b9mc8oj0c9lchijgdhk6k_R20241119 T203000@google.com STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T163000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20250507T235959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chess Club DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/chess-club-4/ UID:chhjeo9hcooj2b9pc4s6ab9kclgjabb268q6cbb4corj8dr56pim6e3468@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T163000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20250502T235959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MS Chess League DESCRIPTION:Online\, via Zoom URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/ms-chess-league/ UID:64s3ge9h75h3ebb6ccr62b9k60pj8b9occp3ibb469hj6p1pclj32cr36o@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T170000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20250222T235959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Priyanka Open DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/priyanka-open-2/ UID:c8ojgp1gccp30b9pcpij4b9k6op6ab9p6com2b9m61hj8or6ccsjid1i60@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T150000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winter Grade Level DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/winter-grade-level/ UID:c5i32p1ic9hm2bb369im8b9kc4q36bb26th3gbb260om6oj564o3ce9k74@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T150000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Snowball Open DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/snowball-open/ UID:74s38cpl71h3ib9j74r3eb9k6srj8b9o6co36bb665ij6d1jccsj6p9h70@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T150000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Valentine Open DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/valentine-open/ UID:70q38cb4cph36bb2cgsj6b9kclj38b9pcpgmcbb3ccrm6chj6opj8e1gck@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T150000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SCA - March Grade Level DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/sca-march-grade-level/ UID:6pj6cohhc5hj0bb26kpm8b9k6dgj0b9o6grm8b9j60r3copk6kom6chm6c@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T150000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SCA - Statewide Championship DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/sca-statewide-championship/ UID:6lh36p34cdim2b9pchj6ab9k71h3gb9o68pj4b9g6sq36php68qjcpj368@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T150000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SCA - Statewide Championship DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/sca-statewide-championship-2/ UID:clgjgob46dgm4bb3c9i68b9k6kr3abb16hi30bb2ckrj6cpncgojedb16c@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T150000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SCA - May Open / Tournament of Champions DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/sca-may-open-tournament-of-cham pions/ UID:6sr66e1h6oo3ebb568o38b9kckrm4bb26ooj4b9m6hhjaor564s3gc9j6o@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T150000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:K-8 National Championship DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/k-8-national-championship/ UID:60pm8pj168r3eb9pcks6ab9k65h32bb264sj0bb5cko62db6copmcc32co@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T000000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MSCA - Winter Open DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/msca-winter-open/ UID:ckp3cdb2chh3ab9ic5h3cb9kcgo64bb1ckq38b9j6lh34chicgrjacpi6c@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T000000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MSCA - Minnesota Open DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/msca-minnesota-open/ UID:cop3ce1lc4qm4b9ic4p36b9kc4p38b9o61ijib9g6pim8o9p60oj4dj56o@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T070000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MSCA - State Scholastic DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/msca-state-scholastic/ UID:ccsj4phl6krm8b9n6krj0b9k64o62bb1ccq3eb9k61im6oho68o3ed9gcc@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T000000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Burger Bash DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/burger-bash/ UID:6kr36phj68qjgb9k6ph6cb9k65h32bb16tijcb9lc4rjepj3c8p38c1n68@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T200000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SCA Kickoff Open/Camp Championship DESCRIPTION:Equipment sales sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/g o/10C0F4CABA728A1FEC34-59513841-chess/121783334#/ URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/sca-kickoff-open-camp-champions hip/ UID:cgs3edhmchh66b9k6dhjcb9kc8r3cb9o6tgj6b9ichi34dj3c8q34oho6k@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T150000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spooky Blitz DESCRIPTION:https://www.kingregistration.com/event/ScaryBlitz URL;VALUE=URI:https://mnchess.org/events/spooky-blitz/ UID:74pm2d9j6so62b9lchi6cb9kcoom4bb160s36bb16or3aphh6hi38dj46s@google.co m STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260509T035553Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T200000 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR