Connecticut State Chess Association
a 501(c)(7) nonprofit corporation




























Events 2023


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN
Jan 7 - Connecticut Scholastic Championships (Fairfield), sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and Sacred Heart University Chess at Sacred Heart University. Register now! Review Event Flyer for details.
"SAME DAY" REGISTRATION LIMITED TO AVAILABLE SPACE, ends 10:30a.


CSCA "A Place to Play" Chess Program -- PROGRAM IS FULL; Wait List Option Open
Jan 12 - Norwalk Knights FREE Library Chess Program (Winter Session) (Norwalk) [8 Thursdays from Jan 12 to Mar 2, 6-7p], hosted and co-sponsored by Norwalk Library and organized and co-sponsored by the CSCA and RedBandit Chess. Event Flyer for additional details.

Jan 14 - Wilson Gray Bishop Chess Club/East Side Chess Event (Hartford) by Kevin Zimmerman and Wilson-Gray YMCA

Jan 15 - Feb 5 - HCC Winter Classic (Hamden) by Play More Chess Academy

Jan 15 - WOB January Sunday Swiss Tournament by Way of the Board


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN
Jan 21 - Connecticut Girls Championship (Greenwich), sponsored and organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and Greenwich Academy. Register now! Review Event Flyer for details.

Jan 21 - HCC January Joust K-12 (Hamden) by Play More Chess Academy

Jan 21 - FREE Tournament at NEIT (E. Greenwich, RI) by Ocean State Chess Association

Jan 28 - 31st Mid-Winter Classic (Florence, MA) by Western Massachusetts Chess Association

Jan 28 - Blitz Chess Tournament (Cranston, RI) by Ocean State Chess Association

Feb 4 - East Providence Scholastic Tournament (E. Providence, RI) by Ocean State Chess Association


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN
Feb 11 - Connecticut Speed Championships (Willimantic), organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and hosted by Eastern Connecticut State University and Chess Club. $2,500 in Guaranteed Prizes!!! Awards for Players and Teams! Register now! Review event flyer.

Feb 12 - February Sunday Swiss Tournament (Ridgefield) by Way of the Board

Feb 18 - HCC February Frenzy K-12 Scholastic (Hamden) by Play More Chess Academy


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN
Feb 25 - Connecticut Collegiate Championship (Middletown), organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and hosted by Wesleyan University and Chess Club. $900 in Guaranteed Prizes!!! Awards for Players and Teams! College Prospects (scholastic players Grades 7-12 rated 800+) are invited to participate. Register now! Review event flyer.


CSCA Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN
Feb 25 - Connecticut Senior Championship (Middletown), organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and hosted by Wesleyan University and Chess Club. $450 in Guaranteed Prizes!!! Other Honors and Awards! 2023 Irwin Nomination! Register now! Review event flyer.

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Feb 26 - GCDS Scholastic Tournament (Greenwich) by National Scholastic Chess Foundation
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Feb 26 - Providence Bruins Rapid Chess Tournament (Providence, RI) by Ocean State Chess Association


CSCA Championship Event -- EVENT START DELAYED 90 MINUTES; ROUND 1 AT NOON!
Mar 4 - Connecticut Scholastic TEAM Championships (Manchester), organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association and hosted by Manchester High School and Chess Club. 74 Trophy Prizes!!! New Team-Focused Format! Register now! Review event flyer.

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Mar 5 - Hunter Chess Tournament (New York, NY) by National Scholastic Chess Foundation
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Mar 11 - HCC March Mayhem K-12 Scholastic (Hamden) by Play More Chess Academy

Mar 11 - OSCA Scholastic Championship (E. Greenwich, RI) by Ocean State Chess Association

Mar 12 - The Akela Chess Classic (Old Lyme) by BSA Troop 67 Montville

Mar 12 - March Sunday Swiss Tournament (Ridgefield) by Way of the Board


CSCA Tournament Event -- Registration is OPEN
Mar 18 - Norwalk Knights Spring Championship (Norwalk), organized and sponsored by the CSCA and co-sponsored by Norwalk Library and RedBandit Chess. Register now!

Mar 18 - Quick Chess #5 by Groton Chess Club

Mar 17-19 - Eastern Class Championships (Windsor Locks) by Continental Chess


CSCA ONLINE Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN
Mar 24 - New England ONLINE Scholastic BLITZ Championships (Online via Chess.com), organized and sponsored by the CSCA. Round 1 at 6 PM. Register now! Review event flyer. This event is sanctioned by the New England Chess Association as an official New England Scholastic Championship.


CSCA ONLINE Championship Event -- Registration is OPEN
Mar 25 - New England ONLINE Scholastic Championships (Online via Chess.com), organized and sponsored by the CSCA. Round 1 at 9 AM. Register now! Review event flyer. This event is sanctioned by the New England Chess Association as an official New England Scholastic Championship.