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




























Applicable CSCA Policies:
Member Organization Status for group discounts and other benefits
Calendar & Online Promotion Policy
Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events
2022-23 National Nominations Rules & Information


Upcoming CSCA and member organization events

The following is a list of future CSCA and member organization events.

Organizers and players may also visit the Connecticut Clearinghouse and our Clubs page for other Connecticut chess activities. For regional and national listings, see the New England Clearinghouse, a service of the New England Chess Association and the US Chess event calendars.


April


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!

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

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


May

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May 5 - Ridgefield Scholastic by Way of the Board Chess Club
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May 10-12 - K-8 Nationals (Atlanta, GA) by USCF

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


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
May 19 - Connecticut Hall of Fame Action Championship, venue TBD.

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


June


CSCA Tournament Event -- in development
Jun 2 - 28th Annual Robert Musicant-Donald Yazgoor Memorial Tournament (Norwalk), Norwalk 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


July


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Jul 13 - Connecticut Summer Open (Meriden), Meriden Public Library.

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

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

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


August

Aug 25 - NBCC Summer Open (Manchester) by New Britain Chess Club

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


September


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Sep 7-8 - Fairfield County & Norwalk City Championships, venue TBD.


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Sep 28-29 - CONNECTICUT OPEN, venue TBD.


October


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Oct 12-13 - New London County & City Championships, venue TBD.

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


November


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Nov 2 - Connecticut K-12 Grade Championships, venue TBD.

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Nov 3 - Pioneer Open (Fairfield) by Sacred Heart University Chess and RedBandit Chess
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CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Nov 9-10 - Connecticut State Championship, venue TBD.


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Nov 16 - Windham County & Willimantic City Championships, venue TBD.


December


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Dec 7 - Hartford County & City Championships, venue TBD.

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


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Dec 28 - New Haven County & Meriden City Championships, venue TBD.


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January


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Jan 4 - Connecticut Scholastic Championships, venue TBD.


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Jan 18 - Connecticut Girls Championship, venue TBD.


February


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Feb 1 - Connecticut Speed Championships, venue TBD.

Feb 15-17 - US Amateur Team East (Parsippany, NJ) by NJSCF


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Feb 22 - Connecticut Collegiate Championship, venue TBD.


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Feb 22 - Connecticut Senior Championship, venue TBD.


March


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Mar 8 - Connecticut Scholastic Team Championships, venue TBD.


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Mar 29 - Connecticut Open, venue TBD.


April


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Apr 26 - Connecticut Women's Championship, venue TBD.


CSCA Tournament Event -- in development
Apr 27 - Hartmayer Memorial Tournament, venue TBD.


May


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
May 17 - Hall of Fame Action Championship, venue TBD.


June


CSCA Tournament Event -- in development
Jun 7 - Musicant-Yazgoor Memorial Tournament, venue TBD.


July

August

September

October

November

December