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2026 Connecticut Summer Classical; $1,400+ in Prizes! CSCA GP Points!
$1,400+ in Guaranteed Prizes; 20 CSCA GP Points; Final 2025-26 CSCA GP Event; Titled FREE; Titled Discount; Excellent Venue!
Tournament Details Revised: 8/23/2026 7:01:15 AM
General Information
Event Organizer: The Connecticut State Chess Association  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: Norwalk Public Library (CT), 1 Belden Avenue, Auditorium, Norwalk, CT 06850   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time Control: Open/U2000/U1400/U800/NER: 4 Rounds G/30+10
Rounds Time: Round 1 at 10 AM, then ASAP
Byes: One 1/2 point bye in Rounds 1-3.
Prize Info: See event flyer for all details. 
Inquiry: chess.CSCA@gmail.com    8605930225
Event Webpage: chessct.org/csca/Uploads/SClass.26.fly.pdf
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $55 by Aug 25, then more. U800 $20 less. NER $20/30. Titled FREE if registering by Aug 25, then from prizes.
Registration - Onsite: Online registration ends Aug 28. Onsite through 11 AM on day of event.
Membership Requirement: 25% OFF with CSCA Premium Membership
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Open $600: $300-200, U2200 $100, Trophy to 1st
U2000 $400: $200-100, U1700 $100, Trophy to 1st
U1400 $400: $200-100, U11100 $100, Trophy to 1st
U800 Trophies to Top 3, U500, U300
New England rated (NER) only Trophies to Top 3
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Out-of-state players welcome and fully prize eligible.
  • Players registering after Aug 28 may receive a 1/2 point bye for Round 1 at organizer's discretion.
  • See flyer for tie break rules on 4-0-0 scores.
  • MACA provides tournament listing for all as a service to the chess community. For question, comments, or dispute regarding events that are not organized by MACA, please contact the tournament organizer directly.
  • Remember that each player is responsible for bringing and setting up their clock. Please refer to the Metrowest Chess Club Digital Clock Guide for instructions on how to set digital clocks.
  • MACA does not recommend but allows US Chess approved electronic scorekeeping devices. Please note that some national tournaments held by US Chess ban electronic scorekeeping, so be sure to know how to keep score without aid of electronics.
  • If online registration is enabled on this event, you can Join/Renew your USCF and MACA membership at the online registration page. If online registration is not available, you can join MACA (The Massachusetts Chess Association) at our Online Membership Form and USCF (United States Chess Federation) at USCF Membership Page.