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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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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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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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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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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:20260430T213616
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T210000
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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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