Event Details

Note:

Online registration for this event will not be available after October 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM EDT.
On-site registration is not available for this event.

When: Sunday, October 26, 2025, 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM EDT
Where:
Connecticut College
270 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320
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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 10/16/2025 ; $75 USD effective 10/22/2025 ; $90 USD effective 10/24/2025
U2000 $50 USD initial ; $60 USD effective 10/16/2025 ; $75 USD effective 10/22/2025 ; $90 USD effective 10/24/2025
Rated 1999 and under.
U1600 $35 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 10/16/2025 ; $60 USD effective 10/22/2025 ; $75 USD effective 10/24/2025
Rated 1599 and under.
U1200 $35 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 10/16/2025 ; $60 USD effective 10/22/2025 ; $75 USD effective 10/24/2025
Rated 1199 and under.
U800 $35 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 10/16/2025 ; $60 USD effective 10/22/2025 ; $75 USD effective 10/24/2025
Rated 799 and under.

Non-Rated Section(s):

Section Fees & Conditions
NER (New England-rated only) -- Adults $35 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 10/16/2025 ; $60 USD effective 10/22/2025 ; $75 USD effective 10/24/2025
NER (New England-rated only) -- Kids $35 USD initial ; $45 USD effective 10/16/2025 ; $60 USD effective 10/22/2025 ; $75 USD effective 10/24/2025

Online registration only. No on-site registration.

Schedule: 4 Rounds SS, Round 1 at 11 AM, 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 Level 2 Enhanced Points!

$1,000 GUARANTEED, Plus Trophies

Sponsored by the Connecticut State Chess Association and Connecticut College Chess Club

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Round 1 at 11 AM, then ASAP

Online registration link at ChessCT.org; Registration open through 11:30 AM on 10/26

Sec/Rds/TC/Byes: Open, U2000, U1600, U1200, U800, 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 10 AM on 10/26. Location: Connecticut College, Crozier-Williams, 270 Mohegan Ave, New London, CT. Grand Prix: 15 Enhanced USCF Grand Prix Points; 20 Level 2 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix Points. Prizes: Open: $300-200, $100 to Top U2200. U2000: $200-100, $100 to Top U1700. U1600/U1200/U800/NER: Trophies to Top 3, Top U1300 in U1600, Top U900 in U1200 and Top U500 in U800. Trophies to Open and U2000 winners, and Top New London 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 10/15, $60 by 10/21, $75 by 10/23, $90 thereafter. GM/IM FREE by 10/13, then from prizes. Titled $20 less. U1600/U1200/U800/ NER: $15 less. Sibling/senior/hardship discounts, email us for discount code. Notes: Visit ChessCT.org for complete event flyer and details and updates, including refund policy.