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2026 Connecticut Scholastic Championships
Annual State Championships for High, Middle, Elementary, Primary and pK-1 school levels, includes National Nominations; Other States Welcome!

Tournament Details Revised: 12/2/2025 6:36:04 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: The Connecticut State Chess Association  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: Sacred Heart University, Bowman Hall, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
Time Control: 4 Rounds Swiss, HS/MS/ES: G/45+10; Others: G/30+10
Rounds Time: HS/MS/ES: Start at 10 AM, Others: Start at 11 AM, then ASAP
Byes: One 1/2 point bye in Rounds 1-3.
Prize Info: Many trophy prizes (see event flyer for complete prize details)
Inquiry: events.CSCA@gmail.com    860-593-0225
Event Webpage: www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/K12.26.fly.pdf
Registration Information
Entry Fee: $65 by 12/31, then more. See event flyer for complete fee details.
Registration - Onsite: Online registration through 1/10; Onsite registration ends 12 PM on 1/11
Sections Information
Tournament Sections: High School (9-12) Trophies to Top 5 and Top U1600
Middle School (6-8) Trophies to Top 5 and Top U1400
Elementary School (K-5) Trophies to Top 5 and Top U1200
Primary School (pK-3) Trophies to Top 5 and Top U1000
pK-1 Trophies to Top 3
Grades 6-12 U1200 Trophies to Top 3, Top U800 and U600
Grades K-6 U800 Trophies to Top 3, Top U500 and U300
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • Other state players welcome and fully prize eligible, except state champion titles and National nominations.
  • See event flyer for complete details.

  • 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.