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Voted Best Chess Club in Connecticut in 2022

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Tournaments - Current

Generations Tournament starting Tuesday 06/18.

3 Rounds: June 18, June 25, July 2.
Sections (3) are based on player age as of June 18, 2024:
"Play Time" - Under 18 years old. Time control: G/60;d5
"Prime Time" - 18 to 50 years old. Time control: G/75;d10
"Out of Time" - 50+ years old. Time control: G/90;+30 increment.
Entry Fee: $15 members, $30 non-members. Discount of $5 for online registration.
Prizes: $$$ based on entries
USCF regular rated (USCF membership is required)
Registration: online here (preferred) and at 6:45-7:00 P.M onsite.
Pairings and rounds will start at 7:15 (round 1) and at 7:00 (for all other rounds)
Tournaments - General Information
  • Tournaments are open to the public, and equipment is provided by the NBCC unless stated otherwise.

  • Tournaments generally begin at 7:00-7:15 pm on Tuesdays.

  • NBCC members enjoy reduced tournament entry rates.

  • NBCC tournaments are USCF-rated (United States Chess Federation) unless stated otherwise, and they require an active USCF membership (separate from NBCC membership). Click here to join.

  • Blitz and some quick tournaments take place on a single date, while longer-time-control tournaments are spread out over several weeks.

  • Find upcoming tournaments on this page, or check the calendar on the homepage.

Member Perk: Chess lecture before games (Tuesdays, 6:15-7:00 pm).

Lecture is open to all members, no registration required.

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