Spooky Swiss
Oct 25-26, 2025 @
Chess Castle

Southdale Center Lower Level

 10 Southdale Center Suite 910, Edina, MN 55435

 

Required Memberships:
Current (not expired) US Chess Membership

Is your US Chess membership is current?  CLICK HERE   
need to join or renew! https://new.uschess.org/user/login?destination=/form/membership


If you are new to US Chess, there is a two step process. 
Step 1 is creating your User Profile (a member ID will be generated upon profile creation)
Step 2 is joining US Chess (you will use your profile/Member ID to pay for a US Chess Membership)

Create your User Profile! https://new.uschess.org/form/first-time-member-new-player-
Have you created your User Profile? Now you need to join or renew! https://new.uschess.org/user/login?destination=/form/membership

If these links do not work, try https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
Or, go to https://new.uschess.org/ > JOIN > Become a Member

Support the Chess Community, profits from this will go towards Nicollet Knights Chess. Nicollet Knights are a 501(c)(3) organization

 

 Online Pairings on mnchess.org Click Here 

 

Section Details Additional Details

Open
$40 before 10/24/25
$50 onsite or online 10/25/25

  • 1st Place $80 Guaranteed 
  • 2nd Place $70 Guaranteed 

Based on 20

  • $50 Top U2000
  • $50 Top U1600
  • $50 Top U1200
Scary Blitz!
  • Will begin shortly after Round 2
  • CLICK HERE for details 

Time Control: G60+30inc
Four Rounds Swiss

  • Round 1, 10:00am (Saturday)
  • Round 2, 2:00pm (Saturday)
  • Round 3, 10:00am (Sunday)
  • Round 4, 2:00pm (Sunday)
 
Questions?   Contact Jiten Patel, g10patel85@gmail.com
 Notes: This event is alongside the MSCA Senior Championships

 

 

Important Information

  • Limit of two half point byes
  • All half point bye requests must be requested before the start of Round 2
  • Half point byes cannot be rescinded after the start of Round 2
  • Sets will be provided, clocks are also available
  • Unrated USCF players must disclose their FIDE rating if they have one
  • Check back here for any new information and updates we will constantly be making timely updates to this