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2026 Connecticut Chess Festival **GM Irina Krush, $6,000+ in Total Prizes!**
Day 1: Variety of Activities & Lecture-Simul-Arena w/ GM Irina Krush; Day 2: Connecticut Speed (Rapid, Blitz & Bullet) Championships; Day 3: Connecticut Women's, Senior, Medior & Junior and New England Collegiate Championships

Tournament Details Revised: 3/21/2026 9:39:53 AM
General Information
Event Organizer: The Connecticut State Chess Association  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: Trinity College, 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Friday, April 03, 2026
Time Control: Various, based on Activity
Rounds Time: Day 1: Activities start at 12 PM; Day 2: Activities Start at 11 AM; Day 3: Activities Start at 11 AM
Byes: See event flyer.
Prize Info: $6,000+ in Prizes and Trophy & Plaque Prizes 
Inquiry: events.CSCA@gmail.com    8605930225
Event Webpage: www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Festival.26.fly.pdf
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $20 for one day, $35 for two days, $45 for three days.DAY 2 AND 3 RATED EVENTS, NOT INCLUDED IN FESTIVAL ENTRY FEE, but Festival fee included in those events' entry fee.
Registration - Onsite:
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: Open
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • ALL STATES WELCOME!
  • DAY 2 and 3 USCF-rated Championships are NOT included in Festival entry.
  • However, Day 2 and 3 USCF-rated Championships include Festival entry for that day.

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