CSCA

The following is a list of CSCA and select other organizations' events relevant to the Connecticut chess community. Although we list non- CSCA events here for our members' convenience, the primary purpose of the calendar is the listing of CSCA, CSCA-sanctioned, CSCA-partnered and member organization activities. Our below calendar is not a clearinghouse and is not intended to include every possible chess activity in our state.

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Feb 22 - CMA Monthly (Greenwich) by ChessMax Academy
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CSCA-Sanctioned Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 1 - Connecticut K-12 Grade Championships (Greenwich) organized by National Scholastic Chess Foundation at Greenwich Country Day School. This event is sanctioned by the Connecticut State Chess Association as an official state championship tournament. The thirteen 2026 Connecticut Grade Champions from Kindergarten through 12th grade will be determined, crowned and recognized at this event. 13 State Titles! Trophy and Plaque Prizes! First Class Private School Venue! Register here!

CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 7 - Hartmayer Memorial, Tolland County & UCONN Championships (Storrs/Mansfield) organized by Connecticut State Chess Association and UCONN Chess Club at the University of Connecticut School of Engineering. $1,000+ and Trophy Prizes! 20 CSCA Grand Prix Points! Live DGT Broadcast! GM/IM Free! Classic Collegiate Venue with Onsite Dining! Trophy and Plaque Prizes! Register here!

Mar 7 - Lecture, Book Signing & Simul with GM Maxim Dlugy (Hamden) by Play More Chess Academy

CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 9 @ 7 PM - March Monday Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 2 hours duration, 8+1. No minimum games required. Join team and event to participate. FREE entry! Prize: TBD.

Mar 14 - Gavlick Rhode Island Rapid & Blitz Championship (Providence, RI) by Ocean State Chess Association, out-of-state welcome

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Mar 22 - CMA Monthly (Greenwich) by ChessMax Academy
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CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Mar 28 - Connecticut K-12 TEAM Championships (Greenwich) organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and the Brunswick School, Middle School Chess Club at the Brunswick School. Annual School State Champion Titles! Many Trophy and Plaque Placement Prizes! First Class Private School Venue! Register here!

CSCA Community & Championship Events -- Registration Opens Soon
Apr 3-5 - Connecticut Chess Festival (Hartford), organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and Trinity College Chess Club at Trinity College.

Day 1 (Friday Apr 3)
Chess Activities & Schedule TBD

Day 2 (Saturday Apr 4)
2026 Connecticut Speed Championships
2026 Connecticut Rapid Championship
2026 Connecticut Blitz Championship
2026 Connecticut Bullet Championship

Day 3 (Sunday Apr 5)
2026 Connecticut Women's Championship
2026 Connecticut Senior 50+ & 65+ Championships
2026 Connecticut Medior U50, U40, U30 Championships
2026 New England & Connecticut Collegiate U21 & U24 Championships
2026 Connecticut U1600, U1200 & U800 Scholastic Championships

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Apr 19 - CMA Monthly (Greenwich) by ChessMax Academy
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CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Apr 24-25 - CONNECTICUT OPEN (New London), sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and Connecticut College Chess Club. $5,000+ in Guaranteed Prizes!!! 50 USCF Grand Prix Points! 60 CSCA Grand Prix Points! Amazing New Collegiate Venue! Live DGT Broadcast! GM/IMs FREE! Onsite dining! Register here!

CSCA Championship Event -- Registration Opens Soon
May 9 - Connecticut Junior U18, U15, U12, U9 Championships (Fairfield), sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and Manchester High School Chess Club.

CSCA Championship Event -- in development
May 17 - Connecticut Hall of Fame Action Championship & Induction (Fairfield), sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and Sacred Heart University Chess.

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May 31 - CMA Monthly (Greenwich) by ChessMax Academy
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CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Jun 6 - Musicant Yazgoor Memorial Tournament, venue TBD.

CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Jul 11 - Connecticut Summer Classical, venue TBD.

CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Aug 8 - Connecticut Summer Blitz & Rapid, venue TBD.

CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Sep 12 - Fairfield County & Norwalk City Championships, venue TBD.

CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Sep 26 - Connecticut Open, venue TBD.

CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Oct 3 - Connecticut Bughouse Championship, venue TBD.

CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Oct 24 - New London County & City Championships, venue TBD.

CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Nov 8 - Connecticut Championship, venue TBD.

CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Nov 21 - Raymond Open Rapid, venue TBD.

CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Dec 6 - Hartford County & City Championships, venue TBD.

CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Dec 19 - New Haven County Championship, venue TBD.

Upcoming CSCA and other select events

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