HCC Hamden Chess Fall Classic (Prizes: $1000, Guaranteed)

HCC Hamden Chess Fall Classic (Prizes: $1000 Guaranteed; plus trophies)

DATE & TIME:  Sat & Sun, Sept 27-28, 2025  Rds: Sat 1:00PM, 3:15PM; Sun 1:00PM, 3:15PM.
LOCATION:  Play More Chess Academy, Home of the Hamden Chess Club, 1227 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06517
EVENT FORMAT:  G/60, d5;  4-SS; Two Sections:  Open (rating floor for Open is 1500); and U1600 
ELIGIBILITY:  A current USCF membership is required to play in this tournament (see link in notes below to join or renew. This tournament is open to all adult players ages 13+ of any rating, including Unrated. Unrated prize limit: $150.  Tied players share prizes equally (no playoffs).   Players who are under 13 who have a USCF rating of 700+ are also eligible for this tournament. Beginning players, including younger scholastic players with rating less than 700, should also check out our monthly HCC Rated Beginner Open tournaments which are open to all players of any age rated U1200 or Unrated). 
BYES:  Max one half-point bye; Request at registration. Deadline to request is close of registration.
ENTRY FEE:  
Early entry (by 11:59PM two weeks prior):  $45; (Non-HCC Member: Additional $10 Fee);  Free Early entry for NMs and FIDE titled players (Entry fee of 45 deducted from prize)
Early entry (by 11:59PM one week prior): $55 (Non-HCC Member: Additional $10 Fee)
Regular entry (by 11:00AM day of tournament): $65  (or Non-HCC Member: Additional $10 Fee)
PRIZES:  $1000 Guaranteed.  (Open Section: $300-200-100;  U1600: $200-100-50; Biggest upset $50. Players with tie score within section share cash prizes equally.  Trophies for top performance within each section. Unrated players see prize limits in additional notes. 
 
REGISTRATION AND CURRENT ENTRIES:   https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/7055
ENTRY DEADLINE:  11:00AM first day of tournament (the registration closes two hours before tournament start time) or when player limit of 36 is reached, whichever is first

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PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION:  Free parking is available on behind the Academy, including free street parking on Putnam/Lake Drive that goes behind the Academy; additional free parking at 60 Putnam Ave (one block West) (See Parking Map).  CT Transit bus stop is adjacent to Academy at intersection of Putnam/Whitney Ave.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:  All players must be current members of US Chess (go to USCHESS.org to join or renew your USCF membership/membership ID number. HCC Affiliate # is A6054128.  Sets, boards, DGT clocks, score sheets are provided.  Must use our equipment.  Register early as space is limited  to 36. Games on top boards broadcast live at: https://playmorechess.com/livegames.htm.  Unrated not eligible for biggest upset prize;  Unrated eligible for place prize up to a maximum of $150.
WITHDRAWALS/CONTACT:  If you cannot make it to the tournament, and have to withdraw, email:  [email protected].  A request for a refund may be made no later than 24 hours before the tournament start time (1:00PM day prior).  Refunds for this tournament must be requested by email and are subject to a $15 cancellation fee to cover administrative and credit card transaction fees.  For contact during the event please email: [email protected] as PMCA phone will be silenced.