Roger Hale Chess Celebration August 23rd-24th, 2025

Over $3,800 in prizes projected + U800 with trophy & cash prizes!

Friday Master Simul + MSCA Grand Prix points available!
Discounts for 2000, 2100, & 2200+ Players!

Extra playing rooms rented at the Chess Castle for this event!

Chess Castle of Minnesota: 10 Southdale Center Suite 910, Edina, MN 55435

Friday Night (August 22nd) Chess Castle Tandem Master Simul + Free Game Analysis: Test your skills against USCF’s finest! All challengers will face Masters who will alternate turns on your board. Winners will receive a special prize! After your game, analyze it for FREE with Chess Expert Dane Zagar. Registration online at www.onlineregistration.cc or onsite at 5:30 pm and games will start at 6:00pm. Support the Chess Castle and battle the Chess Stars only $15 for Chess Castle Members $30 for others.

The Voje Section: Entry fee: $55 by June 15th, $65 by July 1st, $75 by July 15th; $85 by August 1st, $95 by August 23rd, $110 onsite before 9:30am. Discounts: 2000+ $10 off 2100+ $20 off, 2200+ $30 off, and FMs, IMs, & GMs FREE after 3 rounds played. 

Prize fund: 1st $800 + Dan Voje Trophy, 2nd $400, 3rd $200; U2200 $160; U2000 $160; U1800 $160  (based on 45 paid entries).

The Roger Section (U1600): Entry fee: $45 by June 15th, $55 by July 1st, $65 by July 15th; $75 by August 1st, $85 August 23rd, $100 onsite before 9:30am.

Prize fund: 1st $400 + Roger Hale Trophy, 2nd $200, 3rd $160, U1400 $120, U1200 $120, U1000 $120 (based on 45 paid entries).

The Future Section (U800): Entry fee: $35 by June 15th, $45 by July 1st, $55 by July 15th; $65 by August 1st, $75 August 23rd, $90 onsite before 9:30am.

1st $300, 2nd $150, 3rd $120; U600 1st $100, 2nd $60; Unrated/U400 1st $100, 2nd $60 + Scholastic Trophies for the top 1st - 3rd K-5 students, 1st - 3rd 6th - 8th grade students, and 1st - 3rd 9th - 12th grade students (based upon 45 paid entries).

All Sections: Five games, Swiss pairings. USCF membership required and MSCA optional. Time Control: All games in 75 minutes plus 30 second increment. Schedule: Saturday 10:00AM-2:30PM-7:00PM; Sunday 11AM-3:30PM. Onsite Registration: Saturday 8:30am - 9:30am. Advanced entries can be made online at www.onlineregistration.cc or mailed: Dane Zagar 4454 Maki Rd, Brookston, Minnesota, 55711. Checks payable to: Chess Castle; Must be postmarked by August 15th. Bye: 1 half-point bye on any round.  Forfeit Time: 30 minutes.

Why the Roger Hale Chess Celebration? The Chess Castle has a rich history beginning after Fischer’s 1972 World Championship. Roger Hale’s leadership and contributions with the help of TDs like Dan Voje have kept the Chess Castle alive and thriving well into the 21st century! 

Tournament Questions: Contact Dane Zagar: danezagar@gmail.com or (612) 805-3958