Connecticut State Chess Association
a 501(c)(7) nonprofit corporation




























Events 2024


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jan 6 - Connecticut Scholastic Championships (Fairfield), sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and SHU Chess. Register now! Selection tournament for 2024 State Nominees to the National Denker, Barber and Rockefeller Invitationals. First Class Collegiate Venue, Many Placements, DGT Broadcast and Onsite Dining. PRE-EVENT NOTES FOR PARTICIPANTS AHEAD OF EVENT ARRIVAL.
GAME BROADCAST.



CSCA "A Place to Play" Chess Program -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jan 11-Mar 7 - Norwalk Knights FREE Library Chess Program (Fall Session) (Norwalk) [8 Thursdays], sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association, Norwalk Library and RedBandit Chess. See Club Flyer for additional details.


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jan 20 - Connecticut GIRLS Championship (Greenwich), sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and Greenwich Academy. Register now! Selection tournament for 2024 State Nominee to the Haring Invitational. First Class Private School Venue; Many Placements!


CSCA Championship Event -- POSTPONED
Jan 26-28 - CONNECTICUT CLASSIC, venue TBD.


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Feb 6 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE February HyperBullet (1/2|0) Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120 minutes. Minimum 50 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!.


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Feb 8 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE February Rapid8 Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 7 Rounds. Minimum 30 Rapid games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Feb 10 @ 10 PM - CSCA OE February Blitz5 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 180 minutes. Minimum 30 Blitz games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!

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Feb 11 - Ridgefield Sunday Swiss by Way of the Board Chess Club
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CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Feb 13 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE February HyperBullet (3/4|0) Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120 minutes. Minimum 50 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Feb 15 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE February Classical Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 5 rounds. Minimum 10 Classical games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Feb 17 @ 12 PM - Lunar Lightning Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120 minutes. Minimum 30 Blitz games required. Join team and event to participate. $600 in total player and streamer prizes! FREE entry! See event page for complete details.

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Feb 17 - OSCA K-12 Championships (E. Greenwich, RI) by Ocean State Chess Association
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Feb 17 - HCC February Fortress (Hamden) by Play More Chess Academy


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Feb 20 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE February Bullet2 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120 minutes. Minimum 50 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Feb 22 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE February Rapid10 Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 7 Rounds. Minimum 30 Rapid games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN
Feb 24 - Connecticut Collegiate Championship (Middletown), organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and hosted by Wesleyan University and Chess Club. $1,200 in Guaranteed Prizes!!! Awards for Players and Teams! College Prospects (scholastic players Grades 7-12 rated 800+) are invited to participate. Register now!


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN
Feb 24 - Connecticut Senior Championship (Middletown), organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and hosted by Wesleyan University and Chess Club. $600 in Guaranteed Prizes!!! Other Honors and Awards! 2024 Irwin Nomination! Register now!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Feb 27 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE February Bullet1 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120 minutes. Minimum 50 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Feb 29 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE February Chess960-Bullet2 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120 minutes. Minimum 20 Chess960 games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 2 - Connecticut Scholastic TEAM Championships (Manchester), organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and hosted by Manchester High School and Chess Club. Many Trophy Prizes!!! Team-Focused Format! Register now!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 3 @ 7 AM - CSCA OE March Bullet1 Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 25 Rounds 1+1. Minimum 100 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 5 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE March UltraBullet Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 90 minutes. Minimum 50 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 7 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE March SuperBlitz Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120 minutes. Minimum 30 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 9 - Fairfield County Scholastic Championships (Norwalk), organized and sponsored by the CSCA and co-sponsored by Norwalk Library and RedBandit Chess. Individual and Team Trophy Prizes! Register now!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 9 @ 9 PM - CSCA OE March Rapid8 Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 7 Rounds, 8+1. Minimum 30 Rapid games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 12 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE March HyperBullet Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 50 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 14 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE March Classical sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 5 Rounds, 25+1. Minimum 10 Classical games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 16 @ 12 PM - Ides of March Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 4 Sections: Open, U2201, U1801 and U1301. Duration: 120 minutes. Minimum game requirements vary by section. Join team and event to participate. $600 in total--player and streamer--prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Partnered Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 17 - Second Annual Akela Chess Classic (Old Lyme), organized and sponsored by the CSCA and BSA Troop 67 Montville. A Boys Scouts fundraiser. TOP REGIONAL SCHOLASTIC TOURNAMENT! Individual Trophy Prizes in 3 Sections by Grade! Space is limited. Register now!

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Mar 17 - Ridgefield Sunday Swiss by Way of the Board Chess Club
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Mar 17 - OSCA 3rd GM's Brooklyn Blitz (Brookline, MA) by Ocean State Chess Association
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CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 19 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE March Rapid8 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 30 Rapid games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 21 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE March SuperBlitz Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 11 Rounds, 3+0. Minimum 50 Blitz games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 24 @ 11 AM - CSCA OE March Blitz5 Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 11 Rounds, 5+1. Minimum 50 Blitz games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 26 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE March HyperBullet 3/4 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 50 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 28 @ 11 AM - CSCA OE March Chess960 Rapid10 Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 7 Rounds, 10+1. Minimum 50 Chess960 games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 30 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE March Rapid10 Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 7 Rounds, 10+1. Minimum 30 Rapid games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!

Mar 27-31 - Open at Foxwoods (Mashantucket) by Continental Chess


CSCA "A Place to Play" Chess Program -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 28-May 23 - Norwalk Knights FREE Library Chess Program (Fall Session) (Norwalk) [8 Thursdays], sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association, Norwalk Library and RedBandit Chess. See Club Flyer for additional details.


CSCA Championship Event -- SAME DAY Registration is OPEN!!!
Apr 6 - Connecticut Speed Championships (Willimantic), sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and Eastern Connecticut State University Chess Club. $4,000 and more in Guaranteed Prizes! First Class Venue! Register now!.

Apr 5-7 - K-12 Nationals (Baltimore, MD) by USCF


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Apr 13 - Connecticut Scholastic Grade Championships (Greenwich), sponsored and organized by the National Scholastic Chess Foundation at Brunswick Middle School.


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Apr 9 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE April HyperBullet Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 100 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $100 in prizes! FREE entry!

Apr 13 - 16th Groton Quick by Groton Chess Club


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Apr 14 - Connecticut Women's Championship (Middletown), organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and hosted by Wesleyan University and Chess Club. $650 and more in Prizes! $40 Entry Credit if new to USCF! FREE Unrated Section! Register now!.

Apr 13-14 - UMass Spring Classic (Amherst, MA) by UMass Amherst Chess Club

Apr 12-14 - Girls Nationals (Chicago, IL) by Renaissance Knights


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Apr 16 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE April Rapid8 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 30 Rapid games required. Join team and event to participate. $100 in prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Apr 19 @ 2 PM - CSCA OE April Rapid10 Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 7 Rounds, 10+1. Minimum 30 Rapid games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Apr 23 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE April Bullet1 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 100 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $100 in prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Apr 25 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE April Classical sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 5 Rounds, 25+1. Minimum 10 Classical games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!

Apr 27 - HCC April Challenge (Hamden) by Play More Chess Academy

Apr 26-28 - K-6 Nationals (Columbus, OH) by USCF


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Apr 30 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE April UltraBullet Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 90. Minimum 50 UltraBullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
May 2 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE May Rapid8 Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 7 Rounds, 8+1. Minimum 30 Rapid games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!

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May 5 - Ridgefield Scholastic by Way of the Board Chess Club
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CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
May 7 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE May Bullet1 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 100 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!

May 10-12 - K-8 Nationals (Atlanta, GA) by USCF

May 11 - Giarrusso Championship (E. Greenwich, RI) by OSCA


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
May 14 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE May HyperBullet Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 100 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
May 16 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE May Rapid10 Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 7 Rounds, 10+1. Minimum 30 Rapid games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!

May 16 - Blitz & Beer (Milford) by Milford Chess Academy


CSCA Championship Event -- REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!
May 19 - Connecticut Hall of Fame Action Championship (Fairfield), co-organized and sponsored by the CSCA and SHU Chess. $1,000 and more in Prizes! Lunch included! Register Now!!!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
May 21 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE May SuperBlitz Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 100 Blitz games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- POSTPONED, new date coming soon
May 25 @ 11 AM - CSCA Unlimited SuperBlitz Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 100 Blitz games required. Join team and register to participate. Prize: 60% of enries, $100 (30-25-20-15-10) guaranteed! Just $5 entry! REGISTER HERE!

May 25-27 - US Amateur East (New Brunswick, NJ) by NJSCF


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
May 28 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE May UltraBullet Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 90. Minimum 100 UltraBullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
May 30 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE May Classical Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 5 Rounds, 25+1. Minimum 20 Classical games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Scholastic Heritage Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jun 1 - 28th Annual Robert Musicant-Donald Yazgoor Memorial Tournament (Norwalk), an open scholastic (pK-12) tournament sponsored and organized by the CSCA and RedBandit Chess and hosted by the Norwalk Public Library. Trophy and Medal Prizes! $15 OFF for 1st time USCF members. Register Now!!!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jun 4 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE June Bullet1.5 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 100 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jun 6 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE June Rapid8 Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 7 Rounds, 8+1. Minimum 30 Rapid games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!

Jun 8 - New Milford Chess Tournament (New Milford) by New Milford Public Library

Jun 5-9 - National Open (Las Vegas, NV) by LVICF

Jun 5-6 - National Women's Open (Las Vegas, NV) by LVICF

Jun 7-9 - Eastern Class Championships (Windsor Locks) by Continental Chess


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jun 11 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE June HyperBullet Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 100 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jun 13 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE June SuperBlitz Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 11 Rounds, 3+1. Minimum 50 Blitz games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jun 18 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE June Bullet2 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 100 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jun 20 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE June Rapid10 Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 7 Rounds, 10+1. Minimum 30 Rapid games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!

Jun 22 - Summer Solstice Blitz (New Canaan) by 32 Pieces Chess Club

Jun 22 - Game-in-45 Challenge (Hamden) by Play More Chess Academy

Jun 23 - Lecture & Simul with GM Ben Feingold (Milford) by Milford Chess Academy


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jun 25 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE June UltraBullet Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 90. Minimum 100 UltraBullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jun 27 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE June Classical Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 5 Rounds, 25+1. Minimum 20 Classical games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jul 2 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE July Super4 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 50 Blitz games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jul 4 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE July Rapid8 Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 7 Rounds, 8+1. Minimum 30 Rapid games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jul 9 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE July Bullet1.5 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 100 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jul 11 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE July SuperBlitz Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 11 Rounds, 3+1. Minimum 50 Blitz games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jul 13 - 2024 SUMMER CLASH!!! (Meriden), organized and sponsored by the CSCA and Meriden Public Library. $2,000 and more in Prizes! GMs/IMs and Meriden Residents FREE! Other discounts! Register Now!!!

Jul 11-14 - US Junior Chess Congress (Orlando, FL) by Hanley Chess Academy

Jul 12-14 - US Junior/Senior/Blind Opens (Northbrook, IL) by Caveman Chess


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jul 16 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE July HyperBullet Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 100 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jul 18 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE July Rapid10 Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 7 Rounds, 10+1. Minimum 30 Rapid games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jul 23 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE July Bullet2 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 100 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jul 25 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE July Classical Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 5 Rounds, 25+1. Minimum 20 Classical games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!

Jul 26-28 - Bradley Open (Windsor Locks) by Continental Chess


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Jul 29 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE July UltraBullet Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 90. Minimum 100 UltraBullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!

Jul 27-Aug 4 - US Open (Norfolk, VA) by USCF


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Aug 6 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE August Super4 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 50 Blitz games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Aug 8 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE August Rapid8 Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 7 Rounds, 8+1. Minimum 30 Rapid games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Community Event -- Registration is Open!!!
Aug 10 - A Day with GM Aleksandr Lenderman, featuring OTB Arena, Lecture and Simul (Fairfield, CT), hosted by Sacred Heart University Chess and co-sponsored by Connecticut State Chess Association. See details and registration.


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Aug 13 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE August HyperBullet Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 100 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Aug 15 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE August SuperBlitz Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 11 Rounds, 3+1. Minimum 50 Blitz games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Aug 20 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE August Bullet1.5 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: 120. Minimum 100 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Aug 22 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE August Rapid10 Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 7 Rounds, 10+1. Minimum 30 Rapid games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!

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Aug 24 - Grand Opening Swiss (Norwalk) by E4 Chess Academy $800 in Prizes!
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Aug 25 - NBCC Summer Open (Manchester) by New Britain Chess Club


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!! EVENT MODIFIED TO BULLET1
Aug 27 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE August Bullet1 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration:120. Minimum 100 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Aug 29 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE August Classical Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 5 Rounds, 25+1. Minimum 20 Classical games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!

Aug 31-Sep 2 - New England Open (Medford, MA) by Massachusetts Chess Assoc


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Sep 5 @ 12 PM - CSCA OE September Rapid8 Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 7 Rounds, 8+1. Minimum 30 Rapid games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Sep 7 - Hartford County & City Championships (East Hartford), sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association, East Hartford Library and Parks & Recreation East Hartford. Register now! Awesome Historic Venue, Low Entry Fees & $1,000 in Prizes!!!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Sep 10 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE September Bullet1 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration:120. Minimum 100 Bullet games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in prizes! FREE entry!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- NEW DATE! Registration is OPEN!!!
Sep 14 @ 11 AM - CSCA OE September SuperBlitz Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 11 Rounds, 3+1. Minimum 50 Blitz games required. Join team and event to participate. $50 in total prizes! FREE entry!

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Sep 14 - HCC Game-in-45 Challenge (Hamden) by Play More Chess Academy $500 b/30 in Prizes!
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CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Sep 21 - CONNECTICUT OPEN (Hartford), sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and Trinity College Chess Club. Register now! Awesome Central Collegiate Venue, Special Discounts, On-Site Dining & $3,000+ in Prizes!!!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Sep 24-27 @ 1 PM - CSCA OE Anniversary960 Arena Series sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Duration: various. Minimum games required: varies. Join team and event to participate. $250 in TOTAL Prizes! FREE entry!

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Sep 28 - Fall Team Tournament (Norwalk) by E4 Chess Academy $900+ b/8 teams in Prizes!
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Sep 28 - Second "Tomorrow Fund" Charity Tournament (Smithfield, RI) by Ocean State Chess Association


CSCA Online Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Oct 5 @ 1 PM - 2nd Annual CHESS DAY USA FREE $600 Prize 3+0 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Minimum 50 games on Lichess.org required. Join team and event to participate and celebrate NATIONAL CHESS DAY & WEEK! $600 in total prizes! FREE entry! CSCA event membership included. Register for US players, including CT players, and CSCA membership credit. US players MUST register for prize eligibility.

Oct 6 - RBC Rapid & Blitz (Norwalk) by RedBandit Chess

Oct 12 - NATIONAL CHESS DAY


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Oct 12 - Hartmayer Memorial Tournament, Tolland County & UCONN Championships (Storrs), sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and UCONN Chess Club. Register now! Memorial Event to Honor UCONN Chess Organizer and Legend and CSCA Hall of Famer Thomas Hartmayer; Top Collegiate Venue, Special Discounts, On-Site Dining & $1,000+ in Prizes!!!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Sep 19 @ 12 AM - CSCA OE September SuperBlitz Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 11 Rounds, 3+1. Minimum 50 Blitz games required. Join team and event to participate. $100 in total prizes! FREE entry!

Oct 18-20 - Hartford Open (Windsor Locks) by Continental Chess

Oct 20 - NECA 61 Scholastic (Stamford) by National Educational Chess Association


CSCA Sanctioned Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Nov 2 - A|Priori CMA Bughouse Championship (Greenwich), sponsored by A|Priori and organized by Chess Max Academy. A CSCA-sanctioned State Championship event. $12,500 in Prizes! Register here!

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Nov 3 - 4th Annual Pioneer Open (Fairfield) by Sacred Heart University Chess/RedBandit Chess $1,000 in Prizes! Register here.
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Nov 3 - Sunday Swiss (Ridgefield) by Way of the Board Chess Club


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Nov 10 - CONNECTICUT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (Middletown), featuring: $5,000 in Guaranteed 1-Day Event Prizes!!! Trophies and more! Sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and Wesleyan University Chess Club. Register Now! Official Event Flyer.


CSCA Online Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Nov 16 @ 1 PM - Winter's Comin' 5+0 Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Minimum 50 games on Lichess.org required. Join team and event to participate and celebrate the end of fall! $600 in total prizes! FREE entry! CSCA event membership included. Register for US players, including CT players, and CSCA membership credit. US players MUST register for prize eligibility.

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Nov 16 - Lecture, Signing and Simul with NM Ben Johnson (Hamden) by Play More Chess Academy Register for FREE book talk and signing! Register for Simul! Space is limited!
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CSCA Championship Event -- POSTPONED to Spring
Nov 17 - Connecticut Scholastic Grade Championships (Greenwich), sponsored and organized by the National Scholastic Chess Foundation.

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Nov 23 - G/60 Classical (Norwalk) by E4 Chess Academy $1,000 b/20 in Prizes!
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Nov 23 - HCC Game-in-45 Challenge (Hamden) by Play More Chess Academy $500 b/24 in Prizes!
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Nov 23 - TANO Stonehill College Open (N. Easton, MA) by OSCA


CSCA Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Nov 24 - Raymond Open Rapid (Hartford), sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and Raymond Library. $600+ in Guaranteed Prizes and Trophy Awards!!! Register Now!

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Nov 24 - Blitz Championship (Norwalk) by E4 Chess Academy $500 b/20 in Prizes!
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Nov 24 - RBC Rapid & Blitz (Norwalk) by RedBandit Chess

Nov 24 - Fall Z-Games Open (Berlin) by Eastside Chess

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Dec 1 - GM Sergey Kudrin Simul (Norwalk) by E4 Chess Academy
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Dec 1 - Fall Blitz Open (Berlin) by Eastside Chess at Taino Chess Club


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Dec 7 - Fairfield County & Norwalk City Championships (Norwalk), Connecticut State Chess Association and Norwalk Public Library. $1,000+ in Prizes and Trophy Awards!!! Register Now! PRE-EVENT NOTES FOR PARTICIPANTS. PLEASE READ BEFORE TRAVELLING TO THE EVENT.


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Dec 8 @ 12 PM - OE December Rapid Swiss sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 9 Rounds, G/8+1. Minimum 30 Rapid games on Lichess.org required. Join team and event to participate. $200 in total prizes! FREE entry!

Dec 6-8 - Grade Nationals (National Harbor, MD) by USCF