CONNECTICUT OPEN; $5,000+ Prizes! 50 GP! 60 CTGP!
$5,000 and More in Prizes! 50 National Enhanced Grand Prix Points! 60 Connecticut Level 2 Enhanced Grand Prix Points!
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Tournament Details Revised: 7/21/2025 11:04:17 AM
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| Event Organizer:
| The Connecticut State Chess Association Visit Organizer Website |
| Event Location: |
University of Bridgeport, Cox Student Center, 244 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
[ Directions ]
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| Event Date: |
Saturday, September 20, 2025
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| Time Control: |
G/45+10; U700/NER: G/25+5 |
| Rounds Time: |
Round 1 at 11 AM, then ASAP |
| Byes: |
One 1/2 point bye in Rounds 1-3. |
| Prize Info: |
$5,000 and more in prizes; 50 Enhanced USCF GP Points / 60 Level 2 Enhanced CTGP Points |
| Inquiry: |
events.CSCA@gmail.com
(860) 593-0225
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| Event Webpage: |
chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Open.25.fly.pdf
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| Entry Fee: |
$98 by Sept 10, then more (see event flyer). U1200/U700/NER $40 less. GM/IM free by Sept 8, then from prizes.Member/sibling/senior/veteran/hardship discounts. Email us for discount code. |
| Registration - Onsite: |
Same day online through 12 PM on Sept 20.
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| Membership Requirement: |
NONE
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| Tournament Sections: |
Open
$2,250: $1,000-600-400, $250 to Top U2300, Champion Trophy to Winner
U2100
$1,600: $700-400-300, $200 to Top U1800, Trophy to Winner
U1700
$1,150: $500-300-200, $150 to Top U1400, Trophy to Winner
U1200
Trophies to Top 3 and Top U900
U700
Trophies to Top 3 and Top U400
New England rated (NER)
Trophies to Top 3
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- See event flyer for link to CTGP rules. Out-of-state players may participate in CTGP as CSCA Premium Members.
- CSCA membership may be acquired under "join" at ChessCT.org homepage.
- 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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