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.


December


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Dec 2 - CSCA Open Events 2023 Club Championship sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Minimum 30 Rapid games on Lichess.org required. Join team and event to participate. $200 in total prizes! FREE entry! Top Connecticut Player: FREE entry to a December 2023 CSCA OTB event! CSCA event membership included. Register for CSCA membership credit and for Connecticut Prize.

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Dec 2 - East Providence Chess Tournament (RI) by Ocean State Chess Association
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CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Dec 3 - Hartford County & City Championships (Hartford), sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and Trinity College Chess Club. Register now! Awesome Venue, Low Entry Fees & $1,000+ in Prizes!!!

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Dec 3 - Ridgefield December Scholastic by Way of the Board Chess Club
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CSCA Scholastic Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Dec 9 - Norwalk Knights Winter Championship (Norwalk), sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association, Norwalk Library and RedBandit Chess. Register now! Individual and School Team Trophy Prizes!!!

Dec 9 - December Discovery (Hamden) by Play More Chess Academy


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Dec 10 - CSCA Chess Club Online 2023 Club Championship sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Minimum 30 Rapid games on Lichess.org required. Join team and event to participate. $100 in total prizes! Commemorative Plaque to Champion! Entry is FREE and open to all CCO members and CSCA Premium Members. Get Premium Membership today!


CSCA Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Dec 16 - West Haven Library Winter Championship (West Haven), sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and West Haven Library, and co-sponsored by the US Chess Trust. Register now! Individual and School Team Trophy Prizes!!! FREE for West Haven residents!


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Dec 16 - Blitz 4 the Holidays Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. Minimum 30/50/100 Blitz games on Lichess.org required, depending on section. Join team and event to participate. $500 in total prizes! FREE entry! Top Connecticut Player in Open section receives FREE entry to a winter 2024 CSCA OTB event! CSCA event membership included. Register for CSCA membership credit and for Connecticut Prize.

Dec 15-17 - National K-12 Grade Championships (Orlando, FL) by US Chess

Dec 16 - December Challenge (Hamden) by Play More Chess Academy

Dec 16 - 14th Groton Quick by Groton Chess Club


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
Dec 30 - New Haven County & Meriden City Championships (Meriden), sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and Meriden Public Library, and co-sponsored by the US Chess Trust. Register now! Amazing Brand New Venue, Low Entry Fees & $600 in Prizes!!! FREE for Meriden residents!


2024


January


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration Opens Soon
Jan 6 - Connecticut Scholastic Championships (Fairfield), Sacred Heart University.


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 Opens Soon
Jan 20 - Connecticut Girls Championship (Greenwich), Greenwich Academy.


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


February


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Feb 3 - Connecticut Speed Championships, venue TBD.


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Feb 24 - Connecticut Senior Championship, venue TBD.


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Feb 24 - Connecticut Collegiate Championship, venue TBD.


March


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Mar 2 - Connecticut Scholastic Team Championships, venue TBD.


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Mar 23 - Connecticut Women's Championship, venue TBD.

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.


April


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Apr 19-21 - CONNECTICUT OPEN, venue TBD.


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


May


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


June


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
June 2 - 28th Annual Robert Musicant-Donald Yazgoor Memorial Tournament (Norwalk), Norwalk Library.