Event Details

Note:

Online registration for this event will not be available after March 7, 2026 at 11:30 AM EST.
On-site registration is not available for this event.

When: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST
Where:
University of Connecticut, School of Engineering
Castleman Building
261 Glenbrook Road
Storrs, CT 06269
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Sponsor: Connecticut State Chess Association
Event Type: Open
Entry Fees:

Rated Section(s):

Section Fees & Conditions
Open $45 USD initial ; $55 USD effective 02/25/2026 ; $65 USD effective 03/04/2026 ; $80 USD effective 03/06/2026
Rated 2000 and over.
U2000 $45 USD initial ; $55 USD effective 02/25/2026 ; $65 USD effective 03/04/2026 ; $80 USD effective 03/06/2026
Rated 1999 and under.
U1300 $35 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 02/25/2026 ; $55 USD effective 03/04/2026 ; $70 USD effective 03/06/2026
Rated 1299 and under.
U800 $35 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 02/25/2026 ; $55 USD effective 03/04/2026 ; $70 USD effective 03/06/2026
Rated 799 and under.

Non-Rated Section(s):

Section Fees & Conditions
NER (New England-rated, not USCF rated) $35 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 02/25/2026 ; $55 USD effective 03/04/2026 ; $70 USD effective 03/06/2026

Online registration only. No on-site registration.

Schedule: 4 Rounds SS, Round 1 at 11a, then ASAP (all players play 4 games)
Time Control: Open & U2000: G/45+10
Others: G/30+10
Byes: Half (1/2) point bye requests (1 maximum) are available for rounds: 1, 2, 3.
Zero (0) point bye requests are available for rounds: 2, 3, 4.
Contact:
Alexander Lumelsky
chess.CSCA@gmail.com
P: +18605930225
Event URL: Click for more information
Notes/Terms:

A Connecticut County Championship Event!

CSCA Grand Prix 20 Level 2 Enhanced Points!

$1,000 guaranteed and Trophies!

Live DGT Broadcast! Classic Collegiate Venue! Onsite Dining!

Sponsored by the Connecticut State Chess Associations

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Round 1 at 11:00 AM, then ASAP.

University of Connecticut, School of Engineering

Online registration link at ChessCT.org; Registration open through March 7 at 11:30 AM.

Sec/Rds/TC/Byes: Open (see Note [1]), U2000, U1300, U800, NER; 4 Rounds Swiss, Open & U2000: G/45+10, Others: G/30+10; NE and USCF-rated, NER NE-rated; One ½ pt bye in Rds 1-3; Discretionary bye/pairing for entries after 9 AM. Grand Prix: 20 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix Points. Prizes: Open: $250-150, $100 to Top U2200. U2000: $200-100, $100 to Top U1600.  U1300/U800/NER: Trophies to Top 3, Top U1000 in U1300, U500 and U300 in U800. LTD Thomas Hartmayer Memorial Prize: $100 & Plaque to Top Upset overall. Trophies to Open/U2000 winners and Top UCONN player. Trophies to 3-point or better results and medals to non-placing players. Cash prizes via PayPal. Tie break: Tie break on 4-0-0 ties: a) G/10+3 game; if drawn, b) G/3+2 game; if drawn, c) G/5/4+2 game. Seeding, color by USCF tiebreaks. Does not affect money prizes. Entry Fee: Register online; $45 by 2/25, $55 by 3/3, $65 by 3/5, $80 thereafter. GM/IM FREE by 2/25, then from prizes. Titled and U1300/U800/NER: $10 less. Member/sibling/senior/veteran/hardship discounts, email us for discount code. Notes: [1] Open Section. Players rated under 2000 are not permitted in the Open unless they are older than 18 years and rated over 1800. The organizer in its sole discretion may waive this requirement. [2] Prizes & tax requirements. All prizes are paid via PayPal. Players winning $600 or more in a calendar year must submit a W-9 to events.CSCA@gmail.com. [3] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a refund, players MUST email their request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Mar 4 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not emailed or received after deadline, will not be honored. Refunds are subject to $20 administrative fee. For complete event notes and terms please visit ChessCT.org.