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SUMMARY:CSCA: 2026 Connecticut Open (New London\, CT) - $5\,000 Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Friday / Saturday\, April 24-25\, 2026 \n\n\n\nOne or Two Day Options – Only 55 Minutes from Providence \n\n\n\n2026 CONNECTICUT OPEN$5\,000+ in Guaranteed Prizes and Trophy Awards!* Amazing Collegiate Venue; DGT Broadcast; GM/IM FREE; Onsite Dining* 50 USCF Grand Prix Points; 60 CSCA Grand Prix Points* Sponsored by Connecticut State Chess Association (CSCA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nLocation: Connecticut College\, Crozier-Williams\, 270 Mohegan Ave\, New London\, CT \n\n\n\nDate/Time: Fri-Sat\, April 24-25 (2-Day) or Sat\, April 25 (1-Day)Schedules: 2-Day: 4/24: 7pm\, 4/25: 9am\, 1:30pm\, 6p; 1-Day: 4/25: 9am\, 11am\, 1:30pm\, 6pm;U700 and New England Rated: 1-Day\, 4/25 (Sat only) 9 am\, 11 am\, 1:30 pm\, 3:30 pmRegister online thru 10 AM on 4/25; Onsite ends 6 PM 4/24\, 10 AM 4/25Hotel information provided on our website: www.ChessCT.org \n\n\n\nSec/Rds/ 4 Rounds SS; Open (note[1])\, U2100\, U1700\, U1200: 2-Day: G/90+10;TC/Byes: 1-Day: 2 Rds. G/45+5\, 2 Rds. G/90+10; U700/NER: G/45+5 all; USCF-\, NE-rated.One ½ bye in Rds. 1-3; Discretionary bye for registration 1 hour ahead of day startGrand Prix: 50 Enhanced USCF Grand Prix Points; 60 Enhanced CSCA Grand Prix PointsPrizes: Open: $1\,000-600-400\, $250 to Top U2300. U2100: $700-400-300\, $200 to TopU1800. U1700: $500-300-200\, $150 to Top U1400. U1200: Trophies to Top 3\,Top U900. U700: Trophies to Top 3\, Top U400. NER: Trophies to Top 3.Trophies to Upper Section winners. Medals to others. Cash prizes via PayPal.Tie breaks: Tie break on 1st place 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; $98 by 4/15\, $108 by 4/21\, $128 by 4/23; $160 thereafter.U1200: $40 less. U700/NER: $50 less. GM/IM FREE by 4/13\, then from prizes.Re-entry: Before Round 2\, $60 cash\, not from Open to Open.Member/sibling/senior/veteran/hardship discounts. Email us for discount code. \n\n\n\nNotes: [1] Open Section. Players rated under 2000 are not permitted in the Open unless they are older than 18 yearsand rated over 1800. The organizer in its sole discretion may waive this requirement. [2] Unrated. Unrated limitedto $300 in U2100 and $200 in U1700. [3] Prizes & tax requirements. All prizes are paid via PayPal. Playerswinning $600 or more in a calendar year must submit a W-9 to events.CSCA@gmail.com. [4] Refunds/Cancellation Policy: To withdraw and request a refund\, players MUST email their request to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than Apr 22 at 11:59 PM. Refund requests not emailed or received after deadline\,will not be honored. Refunds are subject to $20 administrative fee. [5] Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited.CSCA Promotion Policy at CSCA Tournaments & Events is in effect. Please contact the CSCA for advertising andpromotional opportunities.
URL:https://oceanstatechess.com/event/2026-connecticut-open-new-london-ct-5000-prizes/
LOCATION:Connecticut College\, Crozier-Williams Building\, 270 Mohegan Ave\, New London\, Connecticut\, 06320\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut State Chess Association":MAILTO:CSCA@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:OSCA: Woonsocket Chess Club (Woonsocket\, RI) - Monthly
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 24th\, 2026 @ 6:00 – 8:00 PM \n\n\n\n* FREE Casual Chess Games & Friday Night Dinner (Dinner Available 5:00-7:00 pm)CHECK THIS WEBSITE FOR DATES TO SEE WHICH FRIDAY OF MONTH TO MEETLocated in Woonsocket\, RI (20 Min. from Providence) Near Mass Border close to Blackstone\, Bellingham\, Worcester\, MA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Location: Woonsocket Elks Lodge #850\, 380 Social St\, Woonsocket\, RI 02895   \n\n\n\n\n* FREE Casual Chess Games & Friday Night Dinner (food available for purchase)\n\n\n\n* Meets once per Month (week may vary\, please check schedule)\n\n\n\n* Show up at anytime to play chess\, watch games\, or have dinner with chess friends\n\n\n\n* Woonsocket only 20 minutes from Providence\, and 30 minutes from Worcester\, MA\n\n\n\n* Plenty of Parking. Entrance is located in back of building\n\n\n\n* New members are always welcome. Stay as short or long as you like. Spectators can come to watch\n\n\n\n* “Friday Fish Fry Night” and Non-Seafood items + Weekly Specials. Food is outstanding & inexpensiveDinner & Food available from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.\n\n\n\n* Participants are encouraged to buy food and/or drinks to support Elks Lodge\n\n\n\n* Full bar\, beer\, wine\, soda\, drinks available. Must be 21 to drink alcohol\n\n\n\n* Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian\n\n\n\n* Sponsored & Organized by the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA)\n\n\n\n* For more information contact (text preferred) – Frank DelBonis (401) 212-1335\, email: frank@oceanstatechess.com\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUPCOMING FUTURE MEETINGS * Friday\, April 24 2026 (4th Week of April)* Friday\, May 15\, 2026 (3rd week of May) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWoonsocket\, RI – Located on the Massachusetts Border\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nELKS LODGE FRIDAY FOOD MENU\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWoonsocket Chess Club is organized & supported by the Ocean State Chess Association (OSCA)The Official R.I. State Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
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LOCATION:Elks RI Lodge 850\, 380 Social Street\, Woonsocket\, Rhode Island\, 02895\, United States
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