Chess Club

Chess Club

Chess Club

The DCTC Chess Club welcomes novices and experts alike while providing a way for everyone to learn the game, improve their play, develop new strategies and engage in friendly competition. Membership is open to all currently enrolled DCTC students.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chess Club?

  • Chess club provides opportunities to develop fresh tactics and strategies, enhance your game or style of play, and compete against players from DCTC or other schools.

Do I need to know how to play chess to join?

  • No, Chess Club welcomes anyone with an interest in chess. Our club provides numerous opportunities to play and learn the game.

Does Chess Club participate in tournaments?

  • Chess Club holds an interclub tournament at the end of each month. We are working to set up tournaments with other schools and have plans to join the Minnesota State Chess Association.

Does Chess Club have chessboards and other chess equipment?

  • Chess Club owns 10 chessboards and plans to purchase more as the club grows.

When does Chess Club meet to play?

  • Chess Club meets every Monday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the central commons.
 

Contact Information

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Darryl Erickson
Information Systems Technology Instructor
darryl.erickson@dctc.edu
651-423-8338
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Upcoming Chess Club Events

  • Oct
    22
    Chess Club Meeting
    Monday, Oct. 22  | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Central Commons (outside Student Life Center)
  • Oct
    29
    Chess Club Meeting
    Monday, Oct. 29  | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Central Commons (outside Student Life Center)
  • Nov
    5
    Chess Club Meeting
    Monday, Nov. 5  | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Central Commons (outside Student Life Center)
  • Nov
    12
    Chess Club Meeting
    Monday, Nov. 12  | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Central Commons (outside Student Life Center)
  • Nov
    19
    Chess Club Meeting
    Monday, Nov. 19  | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Central Commons (outside Student Life Center)
  • Nov
    26
    Chess Club Meeting
    Monday, Nov. 26  | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Central Commons (outside Student Life Center)
  • Dec
    3
    Chess Club Meeting
    Monday, Dec. 3  | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Central Commons (outside Student Life Center)
  • Dec
    10
    Chess Club Meeting
    Monday, Dec. 10  | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Central Commons (outside Student Life Center)