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2026 Connecticut Medior Championships (DAY 3 of Connecticut Chess Festival) Canceled
Event Details
Important!
This event has been canceled.
| When: | Sunday, April 5, 2026, 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM EDT | ||||||||
| Where: |
Trinity College, Mather Hall
300 Summit Street Hartford, CT 06106 View Map |
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| Sponsor: | Connecticut State Chess Association | ||||||||
| Event Type: | Other | ||||||||
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| Schedule: | 4 Rounds SS, Round 1 starts at 11a, then ASAP (all players play 4 games) | ||||||||
| Time Control: | G/45+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. |
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| Contact: |
Alexander Lumelsky chess.CSCA@gmail.com P: +18605930225 |
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| Event URL: | Click for more information | ||||||||
| Notes/Terms: | A Connecticut State Championship
Event! Three State Titles via Age Group! $900 Guaranteed and Trophy Awards! Live DGT Broadcast! Exceptional Collegiate Venue! Onsite Dining! Sponsored by the Connecticut State Chess Association Sunday, April 5, 2026 DAY 3, Connecticut Chess Festival Round 1 at 11:00 AM, then ASAP. Trinity College, Athletic Center Register online through April 4, onsite closes at 12 PM on April 5. All states welcome! Sec/Rds/TC/Byes: U50 (Age 40-49), U40 (Age 30-39), U30 (Age 19-29); 4 Rounds SS, G/45+10; One ½ point bye for Rds 1-3; 0 pt byes any round. USCF- and NE-rated (“Medior Player”: Any individual age 19-49 years, not attending college.) Prizes: $200-$100 and Trophy to Top 3 in each section. Champion trophy/plaque to Top Connecticut player in each section. Tie break: Tie break on 4-0-0 ties: a) G/10+3 game; if drawn, b) G/3+2 game; if drawn, c) G/5/4+2 game. Seeding, color by USCF tiebreaks. Does not affect money prizes. Entry Fee: Register online: $65 by 3/31; $85 by 4/2; $105 by 4/4; $125 onsite by 12 PM. GMs/IMs FREE by 3/31, then from prizes. Standard CSCA discounts available. Notes: [1] Connecticut player: (a) any player whose state is designated Connecticut (“CT”) with U.S. Chess, or (b) any player who (i) resides, (ii) works or (iii) attends school in the state of Connecticut. [2] Prizes & tax requirements. All prizes are paid via PayPal. Players winning $600 or more in a calendar year must submit a W-9 to events.CSCA@gmail.com. [3] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a refund, players MUST email their request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Apr 1 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not emailed or received after deadline, will not be honored. Refunds are subject to $20 administrative fee. For complete event notes and terms please visit ChessCT.org. |