2022 Rochester Open at Mayo Civic Center 

July 9^th-10^th, 2022 | Masters Enter Free, Registration online by June 11 is required for free entry.

(Entry link: https://onlineregistration.cc/CCM/RO-2022) 

Time Control:

• G/60 + 30 second increment per move

Location Google Maps:

Mayo Civic Center

30 Civic Center Drive SE

Rochester, MN

Directions: Park in the Civic Center ramp, 100 1st Ave SE, Rochester, MN, for free until 1 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Cross the skyway on the second level to enter the civic center.

Sponsored by Rochester Chess, Rochester Math Club, Mayo Civic Center, Experience Minnesota’s Rochester 

Chief TD: Dane Zagar, Assistant TD: Dennis Mays

Organizers: Matt Jensen, Paul Kinion, and Dennis Mays. 

Round Times for Open, Amateur, Reserve, and Bantam (5-round Swiss, USCF membership required). Forfeit time is 30 min after scheduled round start time.

Saturday

• 10:00 AM
• 2:00 PM
• 6:00 PM

Sunday

• 10:00 AM
• 2:00 PM

Projected Prizes Based on 90 Participants. Masters’ entry fees will be deducted from their prizes. 

Open Section: 

• $600 (1st)
• $400 (2nd)
• $200 (Top U2100)

Amateur U1900 Section:

• $300 (1st)
• $150 (2nd)
• $150 (Top U1600)

Reserve U1400 Section:

• $250 (1st)
• $150 (2nd)
• $100 (Top U1200)
• $100 (U1000/Unrated)

Bantam U1000 Section:  

• $250 (1st)
• $150 (2nd)
• $100 (Top U800)
• $100 (Unrated)

Advance Entry Fees (Open, Amateur, Reserve, Bantam):

• $50 if registered online by June 11
• $60 if registered online by June 18
• $70 if registered online by June 25
• $80 if registered online by July 2
• $100 if registered in-person by 9:00 AM on July 9
  
  

Entry Fees (Saturday-only section, Novice/unrated)

$10 online if registered by July 2

$20 onsite by 9:00 AM

Scholarships are available if requested in advance.

Saturday-Only Novice/Unrated: 4-SS. G/30, d5. USCF membership is not required.

Prizes: 1st-7th trophies. RDS: Saturday only, 10:00, 11:10, lunch, 12:50, 2:00

Chess sets and clocks will be provided.

Lodging: Hotel Indigo, 220 South Broadway Ave, Rochester, group rate, $115 in a King Deluxe or Double Queen. Parking is $16 per night in the attached city parking ramp. Reserve your room here: hotelindigo

Advance Entry: https://onlineregistration.cc/CCM/RO-2022
Mailed Entry: Must be postmarked July 1st check made to Rochester Chess 2202 Ponderosa Dr SW, Rochester, MN 55902.

On-Site: Saturday for all sections 8:15 – 9:00 AM

Up to 2 half-point byes are available in all but the last round in all sections.

Covid restrictions: Local restrictions will apply. Currently wearing a mask is voluntary. 

Questions?  Contact Dennis Mays: dennismays101@gmail.com or 507-254-6809.