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October 2026

Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Oktoberfest
Round 1 of 5 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Nov 3, 2026
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM
HCC Oct Wednesday Classical (Oct 7, 14, 21, 28)
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
HCC October Wednesdays Tournament (10/7, 14, 21, 28) (Prizes: $200+)
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Thu, Nov 5, 2026
Wickham Chess Club; FREE Rated G/60 and more!
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
11th RedBandit Chess Classic
Round 2 of 5 · weekly series, Fri, Oct 2, 2026 – Fri, Oct 30, 2026
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 11:00 AM
HCC Oct Game-in-45 Challenge Prizes $600 b/24; 70% Gtd
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
USCF rated
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Oktoberfest
Round 2 of 5 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Nov 3, 2026
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM
HCC Oct Wednesday Classical (Oct 7, 14, 21, 28)
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
HCC October Wednesdays Tournament (10/7, 14, 21, 28) (Prizes: $200+)
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
11th RedBandit Chess Classic
Round 3 of 5 · weekly series, Fri, Oct 2, 2026 – Fri, Oct 30, 2026
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Eastern Class Tournament - Continental Chess Association
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
USCF rated
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Eastern Class Championships (Windsor Locks)
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
34th Annual Eastern Class Championships
FIDE Rated Events — Connecticut
USCF ratedFIDE ratedRegular ratedMaster / Expert / Class A
Mon, Oct 19, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
Oktoberfest
Round 3 of 5 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Nov 3, 2026
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM
HCC Oct Wednesday Classical (Oct 7, 14, 21, 28)
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
HCC October Wednesdays Tournament (10/7, 14, 21, 28) (Prizes: $200+)
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM
HCC October Beginner Open (U1200) Friday Evening!
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
USCF rated
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
11th RedBandit Chess Classic
Round 4 of 5 · weekly series, Fri, Oct 2, 2026 – Fri, Oct 30, 2026
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026
G/60;d5 Classical $500 in Prizes
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
USCF rated
Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Oktoberfest
Round 4 of 5 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Nov 3, 2026
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM
HCC Oct Wednesday Classical (Oct 7, 14, 21, 28)
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
USCF rated
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
HCC October Wednesdays Tournament (10/7, 14, 21, 28) (Prizes: $200+)
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 – Wed, Oct 28, 2026
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Fri, Oct 30, 2026
11th RedBandit Chess Classic
Round 5 of 5 · weekly series, Fri, Oct 2, 2026 – Fri, Oct 30, 2026
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
6th Annual Pioneer Open
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
26th Groton Quick
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
USCF rated
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Pioneer Open (Fairfield)
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Eastern Halloween Open (Windham)
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)

November 2026

Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut GRADE Championships
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Oktoberfest
Round 5 of 5 · weekly series, Tue, Oct 6, 2026 – Tue, Nov 3, 2026
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Wed, Nov 4, 2026
NEW & FREE!!! Wickham Chess Club (Fall Session) (East Hartford) [5 Wednesdays]
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Wed, Nov 4, 2026
FREE East Hartford Library Chess Program for Beginners of ALL Ages (East Hartford) [5 Wednesdays]
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:30 PM
FIRST FRIDAY CHESS SOCIAL
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Connecticut State Championship
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
A Priori Chess Max Academy FIDE Blitz Championship & Bughouse!
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Blitz rated
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Tue, Nov 10, 2026
Blitz LIX
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 11:00 AM
HCC Nov Game-in-45 Challenge Prizes $600 b/24; 70% Gtd
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
USCF rated
Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 6:30 PM
HCC November Action Quads
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
USCF rated
Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Mon, Nov 16, 2026
HCC Nov Action Quads ($300, b/24 - $50/Quad winner)
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Tue, Nov 17, 2026
Blitz LX
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM
HCC November Beginner Open (U1200) Friday Evening
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
USCF rated
Fri, Nov 20, 2026
HCC November U1200 Beginner Open (Prizes: $300 b/20, plus trophies & medals)
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Sun, Nov 22, 2026
Raymond Open Rapid
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Tue, Nov 24, 2026
Blitz LXI
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Adult Casual Play
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT

December 2026

Tue, Dec 1, 2026
Class Quick Quads
Round 1 of 2 · weekly series, Tue, Dec 1, 2026 – Tue, Dec 8, 2026
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF ratedQuick rated
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:30 PM
FIRST FRIDAY CHESS SOCIAL
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Fairfield County Championship
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Tue, Dec 8, 2026
Class Quick Quads
Round 2 of 2 · weekly series, Tue, Dec 1, 2026 – Tue, Dec 8, 2026
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF ratedQuick rated
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM
HCC Dec Game-in-45 Challenge Prizes $600 b/24; 70% Gtd
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
USCF rated
Tue, Dec 15, 2026
Christmas Party
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM
HCC December Beginner Open (U1200) Friday Evening
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
USCF rated
Fri, Dec 18, 2026
HCC December U1200 Beginner Open (Prizes: $300 b/20, and trophies, medals
US Chess TLA — Connecticut
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 · 6:30 PM
HCC December Action Quads Tournament (Prizes: $300, b/24); G/25, d5; 3SS
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
USCF rated
Tue, Dec 22, 2026
Chess960
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
Sat, Dec 26, 2026
Connecticut Chess960 Championship (online) on Lichess.org
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Sun, Dec 27, 2026
New Haven County Championship
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Tue, Dec 29, 2026
What Are The Odds?
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT

January 2027

Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · 4:00 PM
ANNUAL NEW YEARS' DAY OPEN HOUSE AND FIRST FRIDAY
Hamden Chess Club · Hamden, CT
Tue, Jan 5, 2027
2027 Club Championship
Round 1 of 8 · weekly series, Tue, Jan 5, 2027 – Tue, Feb 23, 2027
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Sun, Jan 10, 2027
Connecticut Scholastic Championship
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Tue, Jan 12, 2027
2027 Club Championship
Round 2 of 8 · weekly series, Tue, Jan 5, 2027 – Tue, Feb 23, 2027
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Sat, Jan 16, 2027
Connecticut Girls Championship
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Tue, Jan 19, 2027
2027 Club Championship
Round 3 of 8 · weekly series, Tue, Jan 5, 2027 – Tue, Feb 23, 2027
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Tue, Jan 26, 2027
2027 Club Championship
Round 4 of 8 · weekly series, Tue, Jan 5, 2027 – Tue, Feb 23, 2027
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated

February 2027

Mon, Feb 1, 2027
CONNECTICUT CLASSICAL
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Tue, Feb 2, 2027
2027 Club Championship
Round 5 of 8 · weekly series, Tue, Jan 5, 2027 – Tue, Feb 23, 2027
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Tue, Feb 9, 2027
2027 Club Championship
Round 6 of 8 · weekly series, Tue, Jan 5, 2027 – Tue, Feb 23, 2027
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Tue, Feb 16, 2027
2027 Club Championship
Round 7 of 8 · weekly series, Tue, Jan 5, 2027 – Tue, Feb 23, 2027
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Tue, Feb 16, 2027
Blitz LXII (USATE Break)
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Tue, Feb 23, 2027
2027 Club Championship
Round 8 of 8 · weekly series, Tue, Jan 5, 2027 – Tue, Feb 23, 2027
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Sun, Feb 28, 2027
Hartmayer Memorial, Tolland County Championship
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)

March 2027

Tue, Mar 2, 2027
Blitz LXIII
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Sat, Mar 6, 2027
New London County Championship
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Tue, Mar 9, 2027
Club Champion Simul
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
Tue, Mar 16, 2027
Team Tournament
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF ratedQuick rated
Tue, Mar 23, 2027
Blitz LXIV
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF ratedBlitz rated
Sat, Mar 27, 2027
Connecticut Scholastic TEAM Championships
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Tue, Mar 30, 2027
Bauer-Shah-R.Negi Tournament
Round 1 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Mar 30, 2027 – Tue, Apr 20, 2027
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated

April 2027

Fri, Apr 2, 2027 – Sun, Apr 4, 2027
CONNECTICUT CHESS FESTIVAL: Senior, Junior, Collegiate, Women's and Speed Championships
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Tue, Apr 6, 2027
Bauer-Shah-R.Negi Tournament
Round 2 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Mar 30, 2027 – Tue, Apr 20, 2027
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Tue, Apr 13, 2027
Bauer-Shah-R.Negi Tournament
Round 3 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Mar 30, 2027 – Tue, Apr 20, 2027
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Tue, Apr 20, 2027
Bauer-Shah-R.Negi Tournament
Round 4 of 4 · weekly series, Tue, Mar 30, 2027 – Tue, Apr 20, 2027
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Fri, Apr 23, 2027 – Sun, Apr 25, 2027
CONNECTICUT OPEN
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Tue, Apr 27, 2027
Blitz LXV
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF ratedBlitz rated

May 2027

Tue, May 4, 2027
Strazdins Cup/Stein
Round 1 of 5 · weekly series, Tue, May 4, 2027 – Tue, Jun 1, 2027
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Tue, May 11, 2027
Strazdins Cup/Stein
Round 2 of 5 · weekly series, Tue, May 4, 2027 – Tue, Jun 1, 2027
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Sun, May 16, 2027
Connecticut Hall of Fame Action Championship
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)
Tue, May 18, 2027
Strazdins Cup/Stein
Round 3 of 5 · weekly series, Tue, May 4, 2027 – Tue, Jun 1, 2027
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Tue, May 25, 2027
Strazdins Cup/Stein
Round 4 of 5 · weekly series, Tue, May 4, 2027 – Tue, Jun 1, 2027
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated

June 2027

Tue, Jun 1, 2027
Strazdins Cup/Stein
Round 5 of 5 · weekly series, Tue, May 4, 2027 – Tue, Jun 1, 2027
New Britain Chess Club · New Britain, CT
USCF rated
Sat, Jun 19, 2027
Free Summer Rated
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)

July 2027

Sat, Jul 10, 2027
Connecticut Summer Classical
Connecticut State Chess Association (statewide calendar)

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