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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)
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-connecticut-classical/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:OSCA: 1st North Providence Chess Tournament (North Providence\, RI) - $500 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 7\, 2026 \n\n\n\nADVANCE ENTRIES: CLICK HERERefresh Webpage Frequently \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation:North Providence High School1828 Mineral Spring AveNorth Providence\, RI 02904 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFormat & Time Control4SS\, G/30; d5 – 4 Rounds. 30 minutes each\, 5 second delay (All Sections)Round 1 starts around 10:00 AM. \n\n\n\n* REGISTER EARLY – LIMITED SPACE – SEE RGISTRATION AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * \n\n\n\nSECTIONS & PRIZES: $500 b/30 paid entries\, plus Trophies* OPEN = $200 – $100\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place* U1600 = $100 – $50\, Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place– Biggest Upset Prize $50 for Open/U1600 Sections* U1200 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place\, Medals* U800 = Trophies for 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd Place\, Medals \n\n\n\nRound Times & Information* Round 1 will start at 10:00 AM for All Sections. * Players who arrive late after the start of Round 1 will receive a 1/2 pt. bye or may be paired with late arrivals.* Byes must be requested in advance.* On-site Entries must register 20-30 minutes no later than 9:40 or risk 1/2 point bye\, Tournament will not be delayed \n\n\n\nTournament Entry Fees* OPEN SECTION: EF $35 (Early-Bird by Saturday 2/1). Regular entry is $40 (by Thurs. 2/5). Late Entry $10 More* U1600 SECTION: EF: $35 (Early-Bird by Saturday 2/1). Regular entry is $40 (by Thurs. 2/5). Late Entry $10 More* U1200 SECTION: EF $30 (Early-Bird by Saturday 2/1). Regular entry is $35 (by Thurs. 2/5). Late Entry $10 More* U800 SECTION: EF $30 (Early-Bird by Saturday 2/1). Regular entry is $35 (by Thurs. 2/5). Late Entry $10 More \n\n\n\nFREE ENTRY: Email organizer: frank@oceanstatechess.com* GM’s\, WGM’s\, IM’s\, WIM’s\, FM’s. EF will not be deducted from your prizes.* All North Providence High School Students\, email organizer in advance* Scholarships available\, please email organizer in advance with hardship reason \n\n\n\nNote: On-site Entry\, Day of the Event must register & arrive 30 minutes in advance or risk taking a 1/2 pt. bye in Rd. 1 \n\n\n\nSPECIAL DISCOUNTS: Registration Includes US Chess Membership!* 1st-TIME STUDENT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 3-18) $39 includes FREE USCF “Youth” membership worth $24 Must be new Membership\, Not renewals\, in advance\, for U800 & U1200 Sections (Save $15-20) \n\n\n\n* 1st-TIME YOUNG ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 19-24) $48 includes FREE USCF membership worth $33  Must be new Membership\, Not renewals\, in advance\, U800\, U1200\, U1600\, Open Sections (Save $15-$20) \n\n\n\n* 1st-TIME ADULT TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 25-64) $69 includes FREE USCF “Adult” membership worth $54  Must be new Membership\, Not renewals\, done in advance\, U1200\, U1600\, Open Sections (Save $15-20) \n\n\n\n* 1st-TIME SENIOR TOURNAMENT DISCOUNT (Age 65-99) $63 includes FREE USCF “Adult” membership worth $48 Must be new Membership\, Not renewals\, done in advance\, U1200\, U1600\, Open Sections (Save $15-20) \n\n\n\nU.S. Chess Memberships – USCF Required in Rated Sections\, sign-up for a New Membership or Renew at bottom of this page \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information* Register early\, there is limited space for participants* Plenty of Parking in the front of the school\, See entrance in front & follow signs* This is an Adult & Scholastic Tournament Event. Anyone can play in a higher section* Lower sections finish around 2:30-3:00 PM. Higher sections after 3:30 PM.* Chess sets and chess clocks provided. There will most likely be a 30 minute lunch break.* Players can only register one section above rating. For example 1059 rated player can play in U1200 or U1600\, Not in Open Section.* Please register early\, limited space and save money on entry fee* USCF membership required to play in “Rated” sections. No Unrated sections for this event* Late Entries the day of event will receive 1/2 pt. bye or be paired if possible* Text all questions to Frank DelBonis (401) 212-1335. or email: frank@oceanstatechess.com \n\n\n\n     \n\n\n\n\n\nNorth Providence High School Front Entrance \n\n\n\n\n\nLibrary Media Center\, Tournament Location\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOcean State Chess Association is the Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation \n\n\n\nSee all the events past & present on our website: https://oceanstatechess.com/
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LOCATION:North Providence High School\, 1828 Mineral Spring Ave\, North Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02904\, United States
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