2026 CONNECTICUT OPEN; $5,000+ in Guaranteed Prizes!!!
G/90+10, $5,000+ in Guaranteed Prizes, Amazing New Collegiate Venue, Connecticut State Title, USCF and CSCA Grand Prix, DGT Broadcast, GM/IM FREE entry, Onsite Dining, and Open to All States and Countries!!!
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Tournament Details Revised: 2/12/2026 12:09:57 PM
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| Event Organizer:
| The Connecticut State Chess Association Visit Organizer Website |
| Event Location: |
Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320
[ Directions ]
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| Hotel Info: |
Hotel info to be provided soon. Contact us if looking for hotel options. |
| Event Date: |
Friday, April 24, 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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| Time Control: |
4 Rounds Swiss, G/90+10 (1-Day: Rounds 1 and 2 are G/45+5; U700 & NER are 1-day all rounds G/45+5) |
| Rounds Time: |
Schedules: 2-Day: 4/24: 7p, 4/25: 9a, 1:30p, 6p; 1-Day: 4/25: 9a, 11a, 1:30p, 6p; U700/NER: 4/25: 9a, 11a, 1:30p, 3:30p |
| Byes: |
One 1/2 point bye in Rounds 1-3. Discretionary bye one hour before day's start. |
| Prize Info: |
$5,000 Guaranteed and Trophy prizes! , 50 USCF Enhanced Grand Prix points; 60 CSCA Enhanced Grand Prix points |
| Inquiry: |
events.CSCA@gmail.com
8605930225
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| Event Webpage: |
www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Open.26.fly.pdf
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| Entry Fee: |
$98 by 4/15, then more. (See event flyer for specifics.) GM/IM FREE by 4/13, then from prizes. Reentry permitted in all but Open to Open before Round 2, $60 cash. |
| Registration - Onsite: |
4/24 ends by 6 PM; 4/25 ends by 10 AM
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| Membership Requirement: |
NONE; everyone from anywhere is welcome!
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| Tournament Sections: |
Open
$1,000-600-400, Top U2300 $250
U2100
$700-400-300, Top U1800 $200
U1700
$500-300-200, Top U1300 $150
U1200
Trophies to Top 3 and Top U900
U700
Trophies to Top 3 and Top U400
NER (New England-rated only)
Trophies to Top 3
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- Online registration open through 10 AM on 4/25
- Alternative first place tiebreak employed, not affecting cash prizes. See event flyer for details.
- Member/sibling/senior/veteran/hardship discounts, email us for code.
- Unrated not permitted in Open and limited to $300 and $200 in prizes in U2100 and U1700 sections, respectively.
- Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a refund, players MUST email their request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Apr 22 at 11:59 PM. Refunds are subject to $20 administrative fee.
- See event flyer for all specifics.
- 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.
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