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SUMMARY:2026 Connecticut Open - Friday April 24 - Saturday April 25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Open.26.fly.pdf \n  \n2026 CONNECTICUT OPEN \n$5\,000+ in Guaranteed Prizes and Trophy Awards! \nAmazing Collegiate Venue; DGT Broadcast; GM/IM FREE; Onsite Dining \n50 USCF Grand Prix Points; 60 CSCA Grand Prix Points \nSponsored by CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION  and Connecticut College \nDate/Time: Fri-Sat\, April 24-25 (2-Day) or Sat\, April 25 (1-Day) \nSchedules: 2-Day: 4/24: 7p\, 4/25: 9a\, 1:30p\, 6p; 1-Day: 4/25: 9a\, 11a\, 1:30p\, 6p;\nU700 and NER: 1-Day\, 4/25 (Sat only) 9a\, 11a\, 1:30p\, 3:30p\nRegister online thru 10 AM on 4/25; Onsite ends 6 PM 4/24\, 10 AM 4/25 \nLocation: Connecticut College\, Crozier-Williams\, 270 Mohegan Ave\, New London\, CT\nHotel information provided on our website: www.ChessCT.org. \nSec/Rds/TC/Byes: 4 Rounds SS; Open (note[1])\, U2100\, U1700\, U1200: 2-Day: G/90+10;\n1-Day: 2 Rds G/45+5\, 2 Rds G/90+10; U700/NER: G/45+5 all; USCF-\, NE-rated.\nOne ½ bye in Rds 1-3; Discretionary bye for registration 1 hour ahead of day start \nGrand Prix: 50 Enhanced USCF Grand Prix Points; 60 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix Points\nPrizes: Open: $1\,000-600-400\, $250 to Top U2300. U2100: $700-400-300\, $200 to Top\nU1800. U1700: $500-300-200\, $150 to Top U1400. U1200: Trophies to Top 3\,\nTop U900. U700: Trophies to Top 3\, Top U400. NER: Trophies to Top 3.\nTrophies to Upper Section winners. Medals to others. Cash prizes via PayPal. \nTie break: Tie break on 1st place ties: a) G/10+3 game; if drawn\, b) G/3+2 game; if drawn\, c)\nG/5/4+2 game. Seeding\, color by USCF tiebreaks. Does not affect money prizes. \nEntry Fee: Register online; $98 by 4/15\, $108 by 4/21\, $128 by 4/23; $160 thereafter.\nU1200: $40 less. U700/NER: $50 less. GM/IM FREE by 4/13\, then from prizes. \nReentry: Before Round 2\, $60 cash\, not from Open to Open.\nMember/sibling/senior/veteran/hardship discounts. Email us for discount code. \nNotes: [1] Open Section. Players rated under 2000 are not permitted in the Open unless they are older than 18 years\nand rated over 1800. The organizer in its sole discretion may waive this requirement. [2] Unrated. Unrated limited\nto $300 in U2100 and $200 in U1700. [3] Prizes & tax requirements. All prizes are paid via PayPal. Players\nwinning $600 or more in a calendar year must submit a W-9 to events.CSCA@gmail.com. [4]\nRefunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a refund\, players MUST email their request to\nevents.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Apr 22 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not emailed or received after deadline\,\nwill not be honored. Refunds are subject to $20 administrative fee. [5] Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited.\nCSCA Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact the CSCA for advertising and\npromotional opportunities.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-connecticut-open-friday-april-24-saturday-april-25-2026/
LOCATION:Connecticut College (Crozier-Williams College Center)\, 270 Mohegan Ave\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T054506
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SUMMARY:2026 Connecticut Collegiate Championships - Sunday April 5\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/College.26.fly.pdf \nNew England Collegiate Championships\n$600 in Guaranteed Prizes!!! Category and Team Awards!\nTop Collegiate Venue with Onsite Dining\nSponsored by CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION and Trinity College \nDate/Time: Sunday\, April 5\, 2026 DAY 3\, Connecticut Chess Festival;\nRound 1 at 11 AM\, then ASAP.\nOnline registration ONLY thru 12 PM on April 5\nAll states welcome! \nLocation: Trinity College\, Athletic Center\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, CT 06106 \nSec/Rds/TC/Byes: Open and U1600; 4 Rounds SS\, G/45+10; One ½ point bye for Rds 1-3;\n0 point byes any round; USCF- and NE-rated.\n(“Collegiate Player”: Anyone in Undergraduate or Graduate Program of Study\nat college\, university or other post-secondary school\, including online.) \nPrizes: Open: $250-$150-$100\, $100 to Top U1800. Trophy to Top 3\, Top U1800. New\nEngland Champions: Plaque to Top Undergraduate and Graduate Players. U1600:\nTrophy to Top 3\, Top U1200\, U800 and Unrated. Overall Team: Plaque to\nCombined Team Champion. (Team prizes expanded if four or more teams are\nregistered by March 31.) Cash prizes via PayPal. \nTie break: Tie break on 4-0-0 ties: a) G/10+3 game; if drawn\, b) G/3+2 game; if drawn\, c)\nG/5/4+2 game. Seeding\, color by USCF tiebreaks. Does not affect money prizes.\nEntry Fee: Register online: $65 by 3/31; $85 by 4/2; $105 by 4/4; $125 onsite by 12 PM.\nGM/IM FREE by 3/31\, then from prizes. Standard CSCA discounts available. \nNotes: [1] New England player: (a) any player whose state is designated as one of the six New England states with\nU.S. Chess\, or (b) any player who (i) resides or (ii) attends school in a New England state\, including online. [2]\nPrizes & tax requirements. All prizes are paid via PayPal. Players winning $600 or more in a calendar year must\nsubmit a W-9 to events.CSCA@gmail.com. [3] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a refund\,\nplayers MUST email their request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Apr 1 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests\nnot emailed or received after deadline\, will not be honored. Refunds are subject to $20 administrative fee. [4]\nUnauthorized solicitation is prohibited. CSCA Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect.\nPlease contact the CSCA for advertising and promotional opportunities.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-connecticut-collegiate-championships-sunday-april-5-2026/
LOCATION:Trinity College (Athletic Center)\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, 06106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T103000
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SUMMARY:2026 Connecticut Medior Championships - Sunday April 5\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Medior.26.fly.pdf \nConnecticut Medior Championships\n$900 in Guaranteed Prizes!!! Other Honors and Awards!\nExceptional Collegiate Venue; Live DGT Broadcast; Onsite Dining\nSponsored by CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION and Trinity College \nDate/Time: Sunday\, April 5\, 2026 DAY 3\, Connecticut Chess Festival;\nRound 1 at 11 AM\, then ASAP.\nOnline registration ONLY thru 12 PM on April 5\nAll states welcome! \nLocation: Trinity College\, Athletic Center\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, CT 06106 \nSec/Rds/TC/Byes: U50 (Age 40-49)\, U40 (Age 30-39)\, U30 (Age 19-29); 4 Rounds SS\, G/45+10;\nOne ½ point bye for Rds 1-3; 0 pt byes any round. USCF- and NE-rated (“Medior Player”: Any individual age 19-49 years\, not attending college.) \nPrizes: $200-$100 and Trophy to Top 3 in each section. Champion trophy/plaque to Top\nConnecticut player in each section. \nTie break: Tie break on 4-0-0 ties: a) G/10+3 game; if drawn\, b) G/3+2 game; if drawn\, c)\nG/5/4+2 game. Seeding\, color by USCF tiebreaks. Does not affect money prizes. \nEntry Fee: Register online: $65 by 3/31; $85 by 4/2; $105 by 4/4; $125 onsite by 12 PM.\nGMs/IMs FREE by 3/31\, then from prizes. Standard CSCA discounts available. \nNotes: [1] Connecticut player: (a) any player whose state is designated Connecticut (“CT”) with U.S. Chess\, or (b)\nany player who (i) resides\, (ii) works or (iii) attends school in the state of Connecticut. [2] Prizes & tax\nrequirements. All prizes are paid via PayPal. Players winning $600 or more in a calendar year must submit a W-9\nto events.CSCA@gmail.com. [3] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a refund\, players MUST\nemail their request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Apr 1 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not emailed or\nreceived after deadline\, will not be honored. Refunds are subject to $20 administrative fee. [4] Unauthorized\nsolicitation is prohibited. CSCA Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact the\nCSCA for advertising and promotional opportunities.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-connecticut-medior-championships-sunday-april-5-2026/
LOCATION:Trinity College (Athletic Center)\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, 06106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T190000
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CREATED:20260323T180303Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Connecticut Junior Championships - Sunday April 5\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Junior.26.fly.pdf \nConnecticut Junior Championships\nFive State Titles via Age Group! Trophy & Plaque Prizes!\n$500 in CSCA Event Credit Prizes!\nExceptional Collegiate Venue; Live DGT Broadcast; Onsite Dining\nSponsored by CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION and Trinity College \nDate/Time: Sunday\, April 5\, 2026 DAY 3\, Connecticut Chess Festival;\nRound 1 at 11 AM\, then ASAP.\nOnline registration ONLY thru 12 PM on April 5\nAll states welcome! \nLocation: Trinity College\, Athletic Center\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, CT 06106 \nSec/Rds/TC/Byes: U19 (Age 16-18)\, U16 (13-15)\, U13 (10-12)\, U10 (7-9)\, U7 (Under 7);\n4 Rounds SS\, G/45+10; One ½ point bye for Rds 1-3; 0 pt byes any round. USCFand NE-rated (“Junior Player”: Any individual aged under 19.) \nPrizes: Trophy to Top 3 and $100 ($50-30-20) in CSCA Event Credit per section.\nChampion trophy/plaque to Top Connecticut player in each section. (Event credit\ndistributed like cash prizes.) \nTie break: Tie break on 4-0-0 ties: a) G/10+3 game; if drawn\, b) G/3+2 game; if drawn\, c)\nG/5/4+2 game. Seeding\, color by USCF tiebreaks. Does not affect money prizes. \nEntry Fee: Register online: $65 by 3/31; $85 by 4/2; $105 by 4/4; $125 onsite by 12 PM.\nGMs/IMs FREE by 3/31\, then from prizes. Standard CSCA discounts available. \nNotes: [1] Connecticut player: (a) any player whose state is designated Connecticut (“CT”) with U.S. Chess\, or (b)\nany player who (i) resides\, (ii) works or (iii) attends school in the state of Connecticut. [2] Prizes & tax\nrequirements. All prizes are paid via PayPal. Players winning $600 or more in a calendar year must submit a W-9\nto events.CSCA@gmail.com. [3] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a refund\, players MUST\nemail their request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Apr 1 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not emailed or\nreceived after deadline\, will not be honored. Refunds are subject to $20 administrative fee. [4] Unauthorized\nsolicitation is prohibited. CSCA Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact the\nCSCA for advertising and promotional opportunities.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-connecticut-junior-championships-sunday-april-5-2026/
LOCATION:Trinity College (Athletic Center)\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, 06106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T190000
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SUMMARY:2026 Connecticut Senior Championships - Sunday April 5\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Senior.26.fly.pdf \na 501(c)(7) nonprofit corporation\npresents\n2026\nConnecticut Senior Championships\n$600 in Guaranteed Prizes!!! Other Honors and Awards!\nTournament to Select CT Nominee to USCF Irwin Invitational!\nSponsored by CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION and Trinity College \nDate/Time: Sunday\, April 5\, 2026 DAY 3\, Connecticut Chess Festival;\nRound 1 at 11 AM\, then ASAP.\nOnline registration ONLY thru 12 PM on April 5\nAll states welcome! \nLocation: Trinity College\, Athletic Center\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, CT 06106 \nSec/Rds/TC/Byes: Open; 4 Rounds SS\, G/45+10; One ½ point bye for Rds 1-3; 0 pt byes any round.\nUSCF- and NE-rated (“Senior Player”: Any individual 50 years and older) \nPrizes: $250-$150-$100; $100 to Top 65+. Trophies: CT Champion and CT 65+\nChampion (see Note [1])\, Top U1800\, U1400\, U1000 and Unrated. \nTie break: Tie break on 4-0-0 ties: a) G/10+3 game; if drawn\, b) G/3+2 game; if drawn\, c)\nG/5/4+2 game. Seeding\, color by USCF tiebreaks. Does not affect money prizes. \nNationals: Connecticut Champion and runner up receive Nominee and Alternate status to the\n2026 Irwin Tournament of Champions. See CSCA National Nominations Rules. \nEntry Fee: Register online: $65 by 3/31; $85 by 4/2; $105 by 4/4; $125 onsite by 12 PM.\nGMs/IMs FREE by 3/31\, then from prizes. Standard CSCA discounts available. \nNotes: [1] Connecticut player: (a) any player whose state is designated Connecticut (“CT”) with U.S. Chess\, or (b)\nany player who (i) resides\, (ii) works or (iii) attends school in the state of Connecticut. [2] Prizes & tax\nrequirements. All prizes are paid via PayPal. Players winning $600 or more in a calendar year must submit a W-9\nto events.CSCA@gmail.com. [3] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a refund\, players MUST\nemail their request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Apr 1 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not emailed or\nreceived after deadline\, will not be honored. Refunds are subject to $20 administrative fee. [4] Unauthorized\nsolicitation is prohibited. CSCA Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact the\nCSCA for advertising and promotional opportunities.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-connecticut-senior-championships-sunday-april-5-2026/
LOCATION:Trinity College (Athletic Center)\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, 06106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T054506
CREATED:20260323T175031Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Connecticut Women's Championships - Sunday April 5\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Women.26.fly.pdf \nConnecticut Women’s Championship\n$500 in Guaranteed Prizes!!! Other Honors and Awards!\nTournament to Select CT Representatives to Polgar Invitational\nSponsored by CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION and Trinity College \nDate/Time: Sunday\, April 5\, 2026 DAY 3\, Connecticut Chess Festival;\nRound 1 at 11 AM\, then ASAP.\nOnline registration ONLY thru 12 PM on April 5\nAll states welcome! \nLocation: Trinity College\, Athletic Center\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, CT 06106 \nSec/Rds/TC/Byes: Open; 4 Rounds SS\, G/45+10; One ½ point bye for Rds 1-3\, 0 pt byes any round.\nUSCF- and NE-rated. \nPrizes: $250-$150-$100. Trophies: CT Champion (see Note [1])\, Top U1400\, U1000 and\nUnrated. \nTie break: Tie break on 4-0-0 ties: a) G/10+3 game; if drawn\, b) G/3+2 game; if drawn\, c)\nG/5/4+2 game. Seeding\, color by USCF tiebreaks. Does not affect money prizes. \nPolgar: Top two Connecticut K-12 players receive Selectee status to the 2026 Susan\nPolgar Girls Invitational Tournament. See CSCA National Nominations Rules. \nEntry Fee: Register online: $65 by 3/31; $85 by 4/2; $105 by 4/4; $125 onsite by 12 PM.\nTitled FREE by 3/31\, then from prizes. Standard CSCA discounts available. \nNotes: [1] Connecticut player: (a) any player whose state is designated Connecticut (“CT”) with U.S. Chess\, or (b)\nany player who (i) resides\, (ii) works or (iii) attends school in the state of Connecticut. [2] Prizes & tax\nrequirements. All prizes are paid via PayPal. Players winning $600 or more in a calendar year must submit a W-9\nto events.CSCA@gmail.com. [3] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a refund\, players MUST\nemail their request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Apr 1 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not emailed or\nreceived after deadline\, will not be honored. Refunds are subject to $20 administrative fee. [4] Unauthorized\nsolicitation is prohibited. CSCA Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact the\nCSCA for advertising and promotional opportunities
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-connecticut-womens-championships-sunday-april-5-2026/
LOCATION:Trinity College (Athletic Center)\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, 06106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T054506
CREATED:20260319T204654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T175148Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Connecticut Speed Championships - Saturday April 4\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Speed.26.fly.pdf \n2026 Connecticut Speed Championships \nRAPID (G/10)\, BLITZ (G/3) & BULLET (G/1) Championships\n$2\,500 Guaranteed Prizes and Trophy & Plaque Awards!\nCSCA Grand Prix; Exceptional Collegiate Venue; Live DGT Broadcast; Onsite Dining \nSponsored by CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION and Trinity College \nDate/Time: Sat\, April 4\, 2026 DAY 2\, Connecticut Chess Festival; Round 1 at 11 AM\, then ASAP.\nOnline registration thru April 3\, then on-site (see deadlines below). All states welcome! \nLocation: Trinity College\, Athletic Center\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, CT 06106 \nRounds/TC/Sec/Byes: Rapid: 5 Rounds SS\, G/10+3. USCF Rated. Round 1 @ 11 AM\, then ASAP\nBlitz: 5 double-Rounds SS\, G/3+2. USCF Rated. Round 1 @ 2:30 PM\, then ASAP\nBullet: 5 double-Rounds SS\, G/1+2. Not ratable. Round 1 @ 5:30 PM\, then ASAP.\nOpen\, Amateur (U1800) & Novice (U1300); no ½ point byes\, except at TD discretion. \nRatings/Pairings: Regular ratings used for sections\, pairings and prizes. TD’s discretion applied to pairings\nto avoid identical pairings event-to-event and accommodate onsite registrants. \nPrizes: Open: Quick: $200-150-100; Blitz: $200-150-100; Bullet: $200-150-100; Overall Bonus*:\n$200 to Overall Champion; $150 to Top U2200; $100 each to Top U2000\, U1800\, U1600.\nChampion Trophies: Top Connecticut Rapid\, Blitz\, Bullet and Overall Speed. Champion\nPlaques: Top Senior\, Woman\, Collegiate\, High\, Middle and Elementary School players.\nAmateur: Trophies to Top 3 players per event\, and Top 3 overall plus $100 bonus to Top\nOverall Amateur\, and $50 bonus to Top in each event. Novice: Trophies to Top 3 players\nper event\, and Top 3 overall plus $100 bonus to Top Overall Novice\, and $50 bonus to Top\nin each event. (Overall score: combined points\, Rapid is 2 points/game.) Prizes via PayPal.\nGrand Prix: 50 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix Points in Open as part of Overall Prizes. \nEntry Fee: Register online by 4/3\, then on-site; 3 events: $60 by 3/31; $80 by 4/2; $110 by 4/3;\n2 events: $55/$70/$90; 1 event: $35/$45/$60; onsite by 10:30a/2p/4p\, exact cash\, add $10.\nAmateur/Novice: $10 less. GM/IM free\, after 3/31 from prize. CSCA standard discounts. \nNotes: [1] Connecticut player: (a) any player whose state is designated Connecticut (“CT”) with U.S. Chess\, or (b) any player\nwho (i) resides\, (ii) works or (iii) attends school in the state of Connecticut. [2] Prizes & tax requirements. All prizes are paid\nvia PayPal. Players winning $600 or more in a calendar year must submit a W-9 to events.CSCA@gmail.com. [3]\nRefunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a refund\, players MUST email their request to\nevents.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Apr 1 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not emailed or received after deadline\, will not be\nhonored. Refunds are subject to $20 administrative fee. [4] Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited. CSCA Promotion Policy\nat CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact the CSCA for advertising and promotional opportunities
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-connecticut-speed-championships-saturday-april-4-2026/
LOCATION:Trinity College (Athletic Center)\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, 06106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T054506
CREATED:20260319T203746Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Chess Festival - Friday April 3 - Sunday\, April 5\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Festival.26.fly.pdf \n2026 CONNECTICUT CHESS FESTIVAL\nThree Days of Rated & Unrated Activities for Broad Game Interest!\n$6\,000+ in Combined Event Prizes\, Excellent Venue\, Onsite Dining! \nSponsored by CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION and Trinity College \nDate/Time: Friday April 3\, 2026 to Sunday\, April 5\, 2026\nOnline registration thru day before intended participation\, onsite available\nAll states welcome! \nLocation: Trinity College\, Athletic Center\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, CT 06106 \nActivities (complete schedule): \nDay 1: Friday\, April 3\nOTB Rapid and Rapid960 Arena\nConnecticut Champions Clash\nLecture\, Simul & Arena w/ GM Irina Krush\nBlitz and Blitz960 Swiss\nTD Class/Lecture\nRapid and Rapid960 Swiss\n2-Player Alternating Team Swiss\nConnecticut Game Zero Swiss \nDay 2: Saturday\, April 4\nConnecticut Speed (Rapid\, Blitz & Bullet)\nChampionships*\nParallel Unrated Speed Tournaments \nDay 3: Sunday\, April 5\nCT Classical (Women’s\, Senior\, Collegiate\,\nMedior & Junior) Championships*\nParallel Unrated Classical Tournaments \nPrizes: Unless stated otherwise\, all competition events will award: Trophy to Top 3\nplayers\, $50 in CSCA Event Credit to First Place\, and performance Medals to\nFestival participants. Trophy and $50 shall be awarded to the Top Festival\nParticipant (most events)\, Top Overall Upset (rated opponents only)\, and Top\nTotal Score (most points earned). Cash prizes paid via PayPal. \nEntry: Register online: $20 one day\, $35 two days or $45 all three days\, by day before;\nOnsite $10 more. After completing entry\, proceed here to select your activities.\nAll activities included with entry\, except USCF-rated events on Day 2 and 3.\n* Event entry is not included in Festival entry. Follow event links to register for these Championships separately. \nNotes: [1] Prizes & tax requirements. All prizes are paid via PayPal. Players winning $600 or more in a calendar\nyear must submit a W-9 to events.CSCA@gmail.com. [2] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a\nrefund\, players MUST email their request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Apr 1 at 11:59 PM. Refund\nrequests not emailed or received after deadline\, will not be honored. Refunds are subject to $20 administrative\nfee. [3] Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited. CSCA Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in\neffect. Please contact the CSCA for advertising and promotional opportunities. \n  \nFESTIVAL SCHEDULE\nDAY 1 – Friday\, April 3 \nVariety Activities & Featured Lecture-Simul-Arena w/ GM Irina Krush\n11:50 AM – Introduction and Welcome to the Festival\n12:00 PM – Warm Up Events: Side-by-Side OTB Rapid & Rapid960 Arenas\, 8+2\, 90 minutes\nAlt Activity: Connecticut Champions Clash (10+3\, 3 Rounds\, Titled & Champions Only)\n1:30 PM – BREAK\n2:00 PM – Featured Event\, Part 1: Lecture by GM Irina Krush\nAlt Activity: Blitz (rated and unrated) & Blitz960 3+2 Swiss\, 4 Rounds\n2:45 PM – BREAK\n3:00 PM – Featured Event\, Part 2: Simultaneous Exhibition by GM Irina Krush\nAlt Activity: TD Class by Guest NTD/ANTD/Senior TD\nAlt Activity: Rapid (rated and unrated) & Rapid960 15+3\, Swiss\, 3 Rounds\n5:00 PM – BREAK\n5:15 PM – Featured Event\, Part 3: OTB Bullet Arena 2+2 with GM Irina Krush\nAlt Activity: 2-Player Alternating Team Tournament (3 or more Rounds\, G/0 d30)\n7:30 PM – Connecticut Game Zero Tournament (3 or more Rounds\, G/0 d30)\nAlt Activity: Unrated Game Zero Tournament (3 or more Rounds\, G/0 d30)\n9:00 PM – Awards Ceremony & Announcements from Day 1 \nDAY 2 – Saturday\, April 4 \n2026 Connecticut Speed (Rapid\, Blitz & Bullet) Championships (https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Speed.26.fly.pdf)\n11:00 AM – 2026 Connecticut Rapid Championships (5 Rounds\, 10+3) Adult & Scholastic\nAlt Activity: Open Unrated Rapid\n1:30 PM – LUNCH BREAK\n2:30 PM – 2026 Connecticut Blitz Championships (5 2-Rounds\, 3+2) Adult & Scholastic\nAlt Activity: Open Unrated Blitz\n5:00 PM – EVENT BREAK\n5:30 PM – 2026 Connecticut Bullet Championships (5 2-Rounds\, 1+2) Adult & Scholastic\nAlt Activity: Open non-USCF member Bullet\n7:30 PM – Awards Ceremony & Announcement from Day 2 \nDay 3 – Sunday\, April 5 \n2026 Classical Championships: Women’s\, Senior\, Collegiate\, Medior & Junior\nFind entry forms below:\nhttps://officialchess.org/event/2026-connecticut-womens-championships-sunday-april-5-2026/\nhttps://officialchess.org/event/2026-connecticut-senior-championships-sunday-april-5-2026/\nhttps://officialchess.org/event/2026-connecticut-collegiate-championships-sunday-april-5-2026/\nhttps://officialchess.org/event/2026-connecticut-medior-championships-sunday-april-5-2026/\nhttps://officialchess.org/event/2026-connecticut-junior-championships-sunday-april-5-2026/ \nALL are 45+10 Swiss\, 4 Rounds ● Connecticut Women’s Championship ● Connecticut Senior Championships\, 50+ & 65+\nNew England Collegiate Championships (Undergraduate\, Graduate and other degrees)\nConnecticut Medior Championships\, U50\, U40 & U30 ● Connecticut Junior Championships\, U19\, U16\, U13\, U10\, U7\nAlt Activity: Unrated 30+10 Tournament available in all categories (format may be modified)\n11:00 AM – Round 1\n1:00 PM – LUNCH BREAK\n2:00 PM – Round 2\n4:00 PM – Round 3\n6:00 PM – Round 4\n8:00 PM – Awards Ceremony \n** Schedule remains subject to change and activities may be amended\, substituted or removed. **
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/connecticut-chess-festival-friday-april-3-sunday-april-5-2026/
LOCATION:Trinity College (Athletic Center)\, 300 Summit Street\, Hartford\, 06106\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Connecticut Scholastic TEAM Championships - Sunday\, March 29\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/K12team.26.fly.pdf \n2026 Connecticut Scholastic TEAM Championships\nState Team Champion Titles for High\, Middle\, Elementary & Primary\nTop Private School Venue! Many Prizes! Other States Welcome! \nSponsored by CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION  and Brunswick School \nDate/Time: Sunday\, March 29\, 2026 (NEW DATE!!!); Round 1 at 12 PM\, then ASAP\nOnline and onsite registration thru 10 AM on March 28\, discretionary thereafter \nLocation: Brunswick School (Middle School)\, 1275 King Street\, Greenwich\, CT 06831 \nFormat: Teams by school or\, if necessary\, school district. Players register individually and\nautomatically placed on their school’s team by school name. All play 4 games of\nrated competition against players from other teams\, only. If team exceeds 10% of\nany section\, it may be divided into multiple teams at organizer’s discretion. Team\nscore derived from top four players of team. Short-handed teams permitted. \nSections: 4 sections (all USCF- and New England-rated):\nHigh School (grades 9 thru 12); Middle School (grades 6 thru 8); Elementary\nSchool (grades K thru 5); and Primary School (grades pK thru 3). \nRounds: 4 Rounds\, Individual Swiss Format with Team Restriction\, G/25+10\, USCF and \nTC/Byes: New England-rated. One ½ point bye permitted in Round 1 only. \nPrizes: Team: Trophies to Top 3 schools in each section\, except Top 5 in Elementary;\nTrophies to top four players on each placing team. Trophies to top “Team of 1”\nplayers and medals to non-placers. Connecticut Champions: Top Connecticut\nteam (see note [1]) in each section receives Connecticut Champion trophy/plaque. \nEntry Fee: Register online: $65 by Mar 18; $75 by Mar 24; $85 by Mar 26; $100 thereafter.\nOnsite at TD option. Member/sibling/hardship discount available.\nOut-of-state: Out-of-state teams welcome and prize eligible\, except State titles. \nNotes: [1] Connecticut team. Any team representing a Connecticut school or school district. [2] Contact. All\nquestions/inquiries to events.CSCA@gmail.com. [3] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a\nrefund\, email your request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Mar 25 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not\nreceived by email or received after deadline\, will not be honored. Refunds are subject to $20 administrative fee. [4]\nUnauthorized solicitation is prohibited. This is a nonprofit event and the CSCA Promotion Policy at CSCA\nTournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact the CSCA for advertising and promotional opportunities.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-connecticut-scholastic-team-championships-sunday-march-29-2026/
LOCATION:Brunswick School (Middle School)\, 1275 King Street\, \, CT x\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Connecticut Summer Classical
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: Saturday\, July 12\, 2025 \n\nRound 1 at 10 AM\, then ASAP\n\nLocation: e4 Chess Academy\, 15 Belden Avenue\, Norwalk\, Connecticut 06850\n(U800/NER Sections: Norwalk Library\, 1 Belden Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT 06850) \nSec/Rds/TC/Byes: Open\, U2000\, U1400\, U800\, NER; 4 Rounds SS\, G/45+10 (U800/NER: G/25+5); NE and USCF-rated\, NER NE-rated only; One ½ point bye for Rds 1-3 \nPrizes: Open: $300-200\, $100 to Top U2200; U2000: $200-100\, $100 to Top U1700;\nU1400: $200-100\, $100 to Top U1100; U800: Trophy to Top 3\, Top U500\, U300;\nNER: Trophy to Top 3. Trophy to winners of upper sections. Medals to others.\nCash prizes via PayPal. \nTie break: Perfect (4-0) scores decided by Armageddon tie break with USCF tie breaks\ndetermining seeding; does not affect cash prizes. \nEntry Fee: Register online\, only; $50 by June 30 \, $60 by July 7\, $80 after.\nU800/NE: $15 less. Titled $20 less. GM/IM FREE by June 30\, then from prizes.\nMember/sibling/senior/veteran/hardship discounts. Email us for discount code. \nNotes: This non-profit event is organized and sponsored by the Connecticut State Chess Association for the\nConnecticut chess community. [1] Prizes & tax requirements. All prizes are paid via PayPal. Players winning\n$600 or more in a calendar year must submit a W-9 to events.CSCA@gmail.com. [2] Refunds/Cancellation\nPolicy: To withdraw and request a refund\, players MUST email their request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later\nthan July 9 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not emailed or received after deadline\, will not be honored. Refunds are\nsubject to $20 administrative fee. [3] Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited. CSCA Promotion Policy at CSCA\nTournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact the CSCA for advertising and promotional opportunities.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2025-connecticut-summer-classical/
LOCATION:e4 Chess Academy\, 15 Belden Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06850\, United States
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