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Note:

Online registration for this event will not be available after May 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

When:

Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT

Where:

Make A Wish
56 Commerce Drive
Trumbull, CT 06611
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Sponsor:

RedBandit Chess

Event Type:

Open

Entry Fees:

Section	Fees & Conditions
OPEN	Free
U1600	Free

Schedule:

Doors Open at 9:30am. Rounds 10:00, 11:00, LUNCH BREAK, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00. Prizes by 4:00pm

Time Control:

G/15, +10s Increment

Byes:

Contact:

Ian Harris
iharris@redbanditchess.com
P: +12039817252

Event URL:

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Notes/Terms:

$10,000 Fundraising Goal

Help us make a difference for kids facing critical illnesses!

Instructions:

1. Register for free on this page to officially enter the tournament.
2. After registering here, visit the Chess For Wishes site to create your personalized fundraising page.

Make-A-Wish makes it easy to make a self-donation and seek support from your network of friends and family. Each participant is asked to raise a minimum of $250 to secure their spot in the tournament. All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Connecticut and help grant life-changing wishes for local children. All donations are tax-deductible.

Venue: Make-A-Wish, 56 Commerce Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss, G/15, +10s increment (unrated)

NOTES

Complimentary lunch provided
Boards, sets & clocks provided
Live broadcast of the top games
Arcade style games & tours of the Make-A-Wish facility available during breaks
This is an unrated event. May rating supplement used for pairing and prize purposes.
Limited to 60 total players
Register no later than May 23rd

Full Schedule:

Doors Open- 9:30am

Round 1- 10:00am

Round 2- 11:00am

Lunch Break/Tour/Free Play- Lunch and snacks provided.

Round 3- 1:00pm

Round 4- 2:00pm

Round 5- 3:00pm

Prize Ceremony- 4:00pm

Prizes: Merch, Book Giveaways, Chess.com Diamond Memberships

Largest Fundraiser- Recognition Plaque

1st Place Open