Event Details

Note:

Online registration for this event will not be available after September 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM EDT.
On-site registration is not available for this event.

When: Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM EDT
Where:
Norwalk Public Library (Main)
1 Belden Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
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Sponsor: Connecticut State Chess Association
Event Type: Open
Entry Fees:

Rated Section(s):

Section Fees & Conditions
Open $50 USD initial ; $60 USD effective 08/28/2025 ; $75 USD effective 09/03/2025 ; $90 USD effective 09/05/2025
U2000 $50 USD initial ; $60 USD effective 08/28/2025 ; $75 USD effective 09/03/2025 ; $90 USD effective 09/05/2025
Rated 1999 and under.
U1500 $35 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 08/28/2025 ; $60 USD effective 09/03/2025 ; $75 USD effective 09/05/2025
Rated 1499 and under.
U1000 $35 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 08/28/2025 ; $60 USD effective 09/03/2025 ; $75 USD effective 09/05/2025
Rated 999 and under.

Non-Rated Section(s):

Section Fees & Conditions
NER (New England-rated only) -- Kids $35 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 08/28/2025 ; $60 USD effective 09/03/2025 ; $75 USD effective 09/05/2025
NER (New England-rated only) -- Adults $35 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 08/28/2025 ; $60 USD effective 09/03/2025 ; $75 USD effective 09/05/2025

Online registration only. No on-site registration.

Schedule: 4 Rounds SS, Round 1 at 10a, then ASAP (all players play 4 games)
Time Control: G/30+10
Byes: Half (1/2) point bye requests (1 maximum) are available for rounds: 1, 2, 3.
Zero (0) point bye requests are available for rounds: 2, 3, 4.
Contact:
Alexander Lumelsky
chess.CSCA@gmail.com
P: +18605930225
Event URL: Click for more information
Notes/Terms:

A Connecticut County Championship Event!

USCF Gand Prix 15 Enhanced Points!

CSCA Grand Prix 20 Enhanced Points!

$1,000 GUARANTEED, Plus Trophies

Sponsored by the Connecticut State Chess Association, e4 Chess Academy and Norwalk Public Library

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Round 1 at 10 AM, then ASAP

Online registration link at ChessCT.org; Registration open through 10:30 AM on 9/6

Sec/Rds/TC/Byes:    Open, U2000, U1500, U1000, NER; 4 Rounds SS, G/30+10; NE and USCF-rated, NER NE-rated only; One ½ point bye in Rounds 1-3; ½ point Round 1 bye if registering after 9 AM on 9/6. Location: Norwalk (Main) Public Library, 1 Belden Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850. Grand Prix: 15 Enhanced USCF Grand Prix Points; 20 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix Points. Prizes: Open: $300-150, $150 to Top U2300. U2000: $200-100, $100 to Top U1700. U1500/U1000/NER: Trophies to Top 3, Top U1200 in U1500, U700 in U1000. Trophies to Open/U2000 winners and Top Norwalk resident. Trophies to 3-point or better results and medals for others in lower sections. Cash prizes via PayPal. Tie break: Perfect (4-0) scores decided by Armageddon tie break with USCF tie breaks determining seeding; does not affect cash prizes. Entry Fee: Register online; $50 by 8/27, $60 by 9/2, $75 by 9/4, $90 thereafter. GM/IM FREE by 8/25, then from prizes. Titled $20 less. U1500/U800/NER: $15 less. Member/sibling/senior/veteran/hardship discounts, email us for discount code to events.CSCA@gmail.com. Notes: Visit ChessCT.org for complete event flyer and details and updates, including refund policy.