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SUMMARY:2026 Connecticut Classical Championship (Windsor\, CT) - $12\,000 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Feb. 6 – Sunday\, Feb. 8\, 2026 (2 or 3 Day Event Options) \n\n\n\n$12\,000 Prizes ($7\,000 Guaranteed) & Trophy Awards!Excellent Central Hotel Venue; FIDE-rated; GM/IMs FREE40 USCF Grand Prix Points; 100 CSCA Grand Prix Points \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nHilton Garden Inn\, Windsor\, CT\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: Hilton Garden Inn Hartford North\, 555 Corporate Drive\, Windsor\, CT 06095Hotel rate: $125-125 by 1/23\, may increase after\, reserve here; Parking is FREE;Complimentary Bradley International Airport and area shuttle available. \n\n\n\nDate/Time: Fri-Sun\, February 6-8 (3-Day) or Sat-Sun\, February 7-8 (2-Day)Schedules: 3-Day: 2/6: 7p\, 2/7: 9a\, 2p\, 6:30p\, 2/8: 10a\, 2:30p2-Day: 2/7: 9a\, 11a\, 2p\, 6:30p\, 2/8: 10a\, 2:30pmRegister online thru 1 PM on 2/7; Onsite on 2/6 ends at 6 PM – REGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nSections / Rounds 6 Rounds SS; Sections – Open (1800+); U2100; U1800; U1500; U1200;3-Day: G/90+30; TC/Byes: 2-Day: 2 Rds G/45+10\, 4 Rds G/90+30; FIDE (Open\, U2100)\, USCF\, NE rateByes: Two ½ point byes in all but final Round.Grand Prix: 40 Enhanced USCF Grand Prix Points; 100 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix Points.Sections & Prizes: $12\,000 Total – $10\,000 b/180; Plus $2\,000 Additional Prizes GuaranteedOpen Section: $1\,400-700-500\, Top U2300: $400-300; U2100 Section: $1\,200-600-400 U1800 Section: $1\,000-500-350 U1500 Section: $800-400-300U1200 Section: $600-300-250Additional Prizes – $2\,000 Guaranteed:(1) Perfect Bonus: Added to first place for 6-0 score(s): $500 in Open\, $300 in U2100\, $200 other sections; (2) Alex Relyea Memorial Prize: $600 to Event’s Top Upset. Prizes via PayPal. Trophies/plaques to first place. Alternative first place tiebreak may be employed\, not affecting cash prizes. \n\n\n\nEntry Fee: Register online; $108 by 1/26\, $128 by 2/3\, $158 by 2/5\, $200 thereafter. GM/IM FREE by 1/28\, then from prizes. Member/sibling/senior/veteran/hardship discounts\, email us for code. Reentry: Before Round 3\, $100 cash\, not in Open. \n\n\n\nTOURNMENT FLYER – CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nNotes: [1] Other states. ALL STATES AND COUNTRIES WELCOME! [2] Unrated. Not permitted in Open\,limited to $400\, $300\, $200\, $150 in prizes in lower sections\, respectively. [3] Prizes & tax requirements. Allprizes are paid via PayPal. Players winning $600 or more in a calendar year must submit a W-9 toevents.CSCA@gmail.com. [4] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a refund\, players MUSTemail their request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Feb 4 at 11:59 PM. Refunds are subject to $20administrative fee. [5] Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited. CSCA Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments &Events is in effect. Please contact the CSCA for promotional opportunities. \n\n\n\nFor More information Contact: Alex Lumelsky\, CSCA President – chess.csca@gmail.com \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Connecticut State Chess Association (CSCA)
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