GM Michael Rohde - Special TRCC Event
Michael Rohde
Grand Master - New York
Grandmaster Michael Rohde is an accomplished American chess player who earned the Grandmaster title in 1988 and was the 1991 U.S. Open Champion after tying for first and winning the tiebreak. A former U.S. Junior Champion, Rohde also wrote the popular “Game of the Month” column for Chess Life for 15 years.
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Photo Credit from USChess.org.
Event Summary:
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Toms River Chess Club to Host Chess Grandmaster Michael Rohde on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Chess Club (TRCC), founded in 1964, has a long tradition of hosting some of the greatest names in chess history, including World Champions Mikhail Tal, Mikhail Botvinnik, and Boris Spassky. On Thursday, October 29, 2026, TRCC will continue that tradition by welcoming Grandmaster Michael Rohde for a special evening event from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the Club’s main branch, located at 33 Washington Street, Toms River, New Jersey 08753.
The event is open to TRCC members and the general public. Local media representatives are also welcome to attend.
Press inquiries: TomsRiverChess@gmail.com
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The Evening Program Will Include:
Grandmaster Michael Rohde On Site (6:00 to 9:00 P.M.)
Grandmaster Clock Simultaneous Exhibition (6:45 to 8:45 P.M.) – Grandmaster Michael Rohde will face up to fifteen opponents simultaneously in a limited board clock simul. The simul will begin promptly at 6:45 P.M.
Time Control and Color:
GM Rohde: G/60; d5 - White
Simul Participants: G/30; d5 - Black
Entry Fee:
$25 Advance Online Registration
$30 Day of Event, if space remains
Limited Seating:
Only 15 seats are available, so advance registration is strongly encouraged.