2026 Connecticut Hall of Fame Action Championship & Induction
$1,000 in Prizes, Hall of Fame Induction, Chess Community Awards, USCF & CSCA Grand Prix, DGT Broadcast, Complimentary Lunch!
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Tournament Details Revised: 3/6/2026 7:56:28 AM
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| Event Organizer:
| The Connecticut State Chess Association Visit Organizer Website |
| Event Location: |
Sacred Heart University, Bowman Hall, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825
[ Directions ]
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| Event Date: |
Sunday, May 17, 2026
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| Time Control: |
30+3 |
| Rounds Time: |
5 Rounds Swiss; Round 1 at 10 AM, then ASAP |
| Byes: |
Two 1/2 point bye in Rounds 1-4, must commit by end of registration. |
| Prize Info: |
$1,000 and Trophies, USCF & CSCA Grand Prix Points |
| Inquiry: |
chess.CSCA@gmail.com
(860) 593-0225
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| Event Webpage: |
www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/HFAction.26.fly.pdf
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| Entry Fee: |
$50 by May 6, then more. U1200 $10 less. NER $20 less. (Lunch included)Titled FREE if registering by May 6, then from prizes. |
| Registration - Onsite: |
Online registration ends May 16. Onsite registration is discretionary.
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| Membership Requirement: |
NONE (Get 25% off with CSCA Premium Membership)
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| Tournament Sections: |
Open
$300-200, $100 to Top U2200, Champion Trophy
U1900
$200-100, $100 to Top U1500, Amateur Champion Trophy
U1200
Trophies to Top 3, U800, U600, U400 and Unrated
New England rated (NER)
Trophies to Top 3
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- Out-of-state players welcome and fully prize eligible, except State Champion title.
- Online registration here: https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=2492&cat=1
- One hour lunch break will include Hall of Fame Inductions and Chess Community Honors.
- MACA provides tournament listing for all as a service to the chess community. For question, comments, or dispute regarding events that are not organized by MACA, please contact the tournament organizer directly.
- Remember that each player is responsible for bringing and setting up their clock. Please refer to the Metrowest Chess Club Digital Clock Guide for instructions on how to set digital clocks.
- MACA does not recommend but allows US Chess approved electronic scorekeeping devices. Please note that some national tournaments held by US Chess ban electronic scorekeeping, so be sure to know how to keep score without aid of electronics.
- If online registration is enabled on this event, you can Join/Renew your USCF and MACA membership at the online registration page. If online registration is not available, you can join MACA (The Massachusetts Chess Association) at our Online Membership Form and USCF (United States Chess Federation) at USCF Membership Page.
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