Event Overview
A Connecticut State Scholastic Championship Event!
Many Trophy Prizes, USCF Invitational Nomination!
Sponsored by the Connecticut State Chess Association
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Round 1 at 11 AM, then ASAP
Greenwich Academy
Register online thru January 16; Onsite ends at 12 PM.
Rds/Sec/TC/Byes: Open, U1300, U800: 4 Rounds SS, G/45+10; USCF & New England-rated; One ½ point bye for Rounds 1 through 3. Prizes: Trophy to Top 3 per section and any 3-1 or better result, not otherwise placing. Trophy to Top U1500, U1000 and U500 in their respective sections. Medals to non-placing participants. (Team competition, if 3 teams register.) Top Connecticut player in Open receives State Champion trophy. (See flyer for definition of CT player.) Tie break: See event flyer for tiebreak on 1st place ties. Nationals: CT Champion and second in Open receive Nominee and Alternate status to 2026 USCF National Invitationals. See Connecticut Nomination Rules. Entry Fee: Register online: $65 by 1/7; $75 by 1/13; $95 by 1/15; $115 by 1/16; $150 onsite by 12 PM, exact change cash only, Round 1 bye at organizer’s discretion. GM/IM free, titled 50% off by 1/13. Member/sibling/hardship discount available. Out-of-state: Other states welcome, but ineligible for state title and Invitational nomination.
Notes: Visit ChessCT.org for complete event flyer and details and updates, including refund policy.
200 North Maple Avenue
Bowman Hall, Thaes Abby
Greenwich, CT 06830
United States