3rd Annual Okoboji Open

The 3rd Annual Okoboji Open is going to be held April 24-26 in Okoboji, IA. This event includes a simul and lecture by GM Alex Yermolinsky, as well as very nice prize funds! I have heard only good things about this event, and it would be a chance to get some longer time control games in and support local chess. Please visit the Fiore Chess page for more information.

Alex Cheng wins Junior High State Championship

Photo obtained from Post-Bulletin.

Congratulations to Alex Cheng for winning the JHS State Championship! Here is the Post Bulletin article: Eighth-grader is king in state chess world. For complete details of the Senior and Junior High standings go to MSCA Scholastic Championships.

Rochester Grand Summer Open 2009!

The Rochester Grand Summer Open 2009 will be held June 19-20. More details to come shortly.