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๐บ๐ธ Team Minnesota Finishes Strong at State Nationals ๐
Team Minnesota stormed back to tie for 18th place at the State National competition in Norfolk, Virginia in late July. After getting...
Tim R
Aug 1, 20241 min read
๐บ Iwu Ties for 1st in Rochester to Extend Grand Prix Lead ๐
Forces conspired to land the 2024 Rochester Open on a holiday weekend, one week after the previous Grand Prix event, but we still had a great turnout of 140 players, only a little off last yearโs record attendance! ๐ The Premier section again saw a lot of congestion at the top of the standings and a three-way tie for first between James Neal II, Okey Iwu, and Josiah Jorenby. With a second consecutive first place tie, Iwu extended his Grand Prix lead to 82 points over Kyler W
Scott C
Jul 8, 20242 min read
๐ฑ Minnesota Chess Surge Continues in Q2 ๐
The Minnesota State Chess Association's rapid growth trend continues! 1,133 chess players participated across the 12 MSCA events held...
Tim R
Jul 4, 20241 min read


๐ Local Legend Okey Iwu Ties for 1st in Lake Superior Open ๐
Kyler Weatherspoon also scored 4 points in the fiercely contested Premier section. ๐๏ธ All sections featured close races and ties for first place and more ties a half point back. The 2024 Lake Superior Open is in the books! ๐๏ธ Following a strong showing in St. Cloud, Okey jumps to an early 59 point lead in the MSCA Summer Grand Prix series. ๐ Check out the updated scoreboard for standings after two events. 16 people are in the money and four claim pole positions to qualify
Scott C
Jul 3, 20242 min read
๐ MSCA Wins 2nd Place in US Chess Membership Appreciation Program!
The MSCA has been notified by US Chess that they will be presented with a commemorative award plaque for taking 2nd Place in the 2023...
Tim R
Jun 23, 20241 min read


๐๏ธ Andrew Titus Wins State Blitz Championship โก๏ธ
๐ง๏ธ On a rainy day at the Plymouth Community Center, the lightning was coming from inside the building. ๐ฑ 90 players took part in the 2024 State Blitz Championship on Saturday, June 15, playing 800 3+2 games. USCF Results ๐ฅ Standings (Google Sheets) ๐งฎ Andrew Titus scored 15 points to win the event and become our new State Blitz Champion. ๐๏ธ Tied for second at 14 points were Jackson Wahl and Alec Aimdilokwong. The great turnout raised the prize pool to $1,500, split by 20
Scott C
Jun 17, 20241 min read
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