2026 Halloween Action Thriller & Costume Competition; $1,200+ Prizes!!!
Open Event! $1,200+ in Prizes! Costume Competition Prizes and Treats! Costumes Optional! Immaculate Collegiate Venue with Onsite Dining! Parents Play FREE in NER Section! Titled FREE!
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Tournament Details Revised: 10/21/2026 10:48:53 AM
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| Event Organizer:
| The Connecticut State Chess Association Visit Organizer Website |
| Event Location: |
Eastern Connecticut State University, 83 Windham Street, Student Center, Betty R. Tipton Room, Willimantic, CT 06226
[ Directions ]
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| Event Date: |
Saturday, October 31, 2026
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| Time Control: |
4 Rounds Swiss; G/30+3 |
| Rounds Time: |
Round 1 at 11 AM, then ASAP (estimated end: 4:30 PM) |
| Byes: |
One 1/2 point bye in Rounds 1-3. |
| Prize Info: |
See event flyer for complete prize summary. , Open event. All eligible for all prizes, regardless of place of residence. |
| Inquiry: |
events.CSCA@gmail.com
8605930225
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| Event Webpage: |
chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Thriller.26.fly.pdf
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| Entry Fee: |
Varies by section. See event flyer for complete fee summary.Titled FREE through October 27, then from prizes. |
| Registration - Onsite: |
Available through 12 PM on Oct 31.
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| Membership Requirement: |
NONE required
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| Tournament Sections: |
Open
$400-200, $100 to Top U2000, Trophy to Champion
U1800
$250-150, $100 to Top U1500, Trophy to Amateur Champion
U1200
Trophies to Top 3, Top U900, U700, U500, Unrated
NER
Trophies to Top 3, Top Parent
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- All equipment provided; USCF ID purchase/renewal $10 discount onsite;
- Onsite registration cash only; Tiebreak info on event flyer;
- Event end time estimated at 4:30 PM;
- Parents play for FREE in the New England-rated (NER) section!
- Halloween costume prizes and treats!
- 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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