Tournaments Cancelled until further notice

The May Tournament will also be cancelled, and we will be waiting to schedule further events due to the pandemic. In the meantime, I encourage everyone to keep their skills sharp by joining an online site such as www.chess.com or www.gameknot.com.

Keep safe and healthy!

March Tournament Cancelled

Due to public health concerns, Silver Rooks will be cancelling the March and April tournaments. Please check back at this site to find out the status of the may 9 event. Thank you for understanding.

March Tournament

Saturday March 14 will be the second Silver Rooks Chess Tournament. 10 AM at the Silver Library, 515 W College.

$10 entry fee, $30 prize per quad.

We have it advertised as Quads, but if we do not have an even multiple of four, we will revert to the Swiss System, prizes based on number of entries; G/30, d3 time controls.

Please email or call me if you intend to play. If you don't pre-register, please arrive promptly at 10:00 so we can begin games at 10:20.

USCF membership is required to play in the rated tournaments, but nonmembers are welcome to come in for some games.

Players are asked to bring their own sets and clocks, but we do have a few extra.

February Results

Four people showed up to play at the February event. So it was like a round robin, with each player playing each other once. One player chose not to get a membership and rating. Each rated player won one and lost one, so it was a three way tie for first!

Jim Huse: 1 point
Sean DeMarco: 1 point
Rick Lass: 1 point

Looking forward to seeing you in March!

Spring Tournament Formats

USCF membership required- see www.uschess.org. 

Silver City Public Library 

515 W College Ave

Please pre-register by contacting Rick by phone or email

Registration: 10:00-10:15 AM

Entry fee: $10 per tournament

Games begin at 10:20

Saturday, February 8: Open, Swiss System. 3 Rounds. G/30, d/3. All players in one group. First and second place prizes based on entries. May split into two groups depending on entries. 

Round times: 10:20; 11:30; 12:40

Saturday, March 14: Quads, Round Robin. G/30, d/3. Players put into groups of four based on ratings. First place prize: $30 per quad.  Round times: 10:20; 11:30; 12:40

Saturday, April 4: Match play. G/45, d/5. Play 2 games (one as white, one as black), against the player closest in rating to yours. Prize: $15 each pairing. Round times: 10:20; 12:00

Saturday, May 9: Quick games. Open, Swiss System. 6 rounds, G/15, d/2. All players in one group. First and second place prizes based on entries. May split into two sections depending on entries. One round bye available if requested before the first round.

Round times: 10:20; 10:55; 11:30; 12:05, 12:40, 1:15. 

Note: Game formats subject to change based on entries

Info: Rick Lass; 505-920-0540; ricklassnewmexico@gmail.com

Silver Rooks is a registered affiliate with the United States Chess Federation

County Championship and Spring Schedule

This Saturday, January 11, beginning at 9:00 AM, the Grant County Chess Championship will be held at Silver High, in the library. The event is hosted by the Silver High Chess Club and their coach Mike Giusto.  This is a non-rated event and is open to all. The Grant County resident with the best score will be named the 2020 County Champion.


Formats for the Silver Rooks Spring Tournament Series have been determined. We expect to have the registration page available soon. In the meanwhile, please email me if you plan to attend.

Entry fee is $10, Prize money dependent on number of entries.

Saturday, February 8: 3 rounds, one or two sections depending on entries, swiss system. G/30 d/3.

Saturday, March 14: Quads, 3 rounds, round robin.  G/30, d/3

Saturday, April 4: Match Play, 2 games. G/45, d/5

Saturday, May 9: Quick Games, 6 rounds, one or two sections dependent on entries, swiss system. G/15, d/2


We hope to schedule longer games if there is interest in that. Library hours limit our total time available.

Chess Tournaments in Silver City

Beginning February 8, Silver Rooks will be hosting monthly chess tournaments at the Silver City Public Library, 515 W College Ave. The tournaments will run from 10:00-2:00.

Online registration is required by the Thursday before the tournaments by emailing ricklassnewmexico@gmail.com. Entry fees will be $10 per tournament, and prize money will generally be 75% of total entry fees. Late and onsite registration may be available depending on the number of entries. A $5 late registration fee would apply.

Membership in the US Chess Federation is required to play. Memberships are available at www.uschess.org. 

Spring 2020 event dates are below. Registration is from 10:00-10:10, first game starting at 10:15. Please bring your board and clock, and paper and pen to record your moves.

Saturday, February 8
Saturday, March 14
Saturday, April 4
Saturday, May 9

Game formats will be announced shortly.