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
2025-26 National Nominations Rules & Information


Upcoming CSCA and other select events

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.

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

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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!
Hotel Options & Information


May

May 1-3 - National K-6 Championships (Baltimore, MD) by USCF

May 9-10 - GRADE Metros (New York, NY) by Official Chess

May 9 - 24th Groton Quick by Groton Chess Club


CSCA Online Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
May 11 @ 7 PM - May Monday Arena sponsored by the CSCA on Lichess.org. 2 hours duration, 5+1. No minimum games required. Join team and event to participate. FREE entry! Prize: $15 CSCA Event Credit.


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN!!!
May 17 - Connecticut Hall of Fame Action Championship & Induction (Fairfield), sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and Sacred Heart University Chess. Connecticut Chess Hall of Fame Inductions! Annual Honors of the Chess Community Contributors! $1,000+ in Guaranteed Prizes! 15 USCF Grand Prix Points! 20 CSCA Grand Prix Points! Immaculate Venue! Live DGT Broadcast! Titled FREE! Lunch, Snacks & Water included! Register here!

May 15-17 - National K-8 Championships (Round Rock, TX) by USCF

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May 31 - CMA Monthly (Greenwich) by ChessMax Academy
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June


CSCA Championship Event -- in development
Jun 6 - Musicant Yazgoor Memorial Tournament, venue TBD.


July


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


August


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

Aug 3-9 - U.S. Open Championship (Grand Rapids, MI) by USCF

Aug 15 - 25th Groton Quick by Groton Chess Club


September


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.


October


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.


November

Nov 7 - 26th Groton Quick by Groton Chess Club


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


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


December


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

Dec 11-13 - National Grade Championships (Orlando, FL) by USCF


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


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