revised 7-23-02

Pre-Announcement Calendar

The Pre-Announcement Calendar contains the most complete and accurate preliminary information available concerning Connecticut chess events that are "in the works" at the time of publication. 

2001
October 6      Norwalk Quads
October 13     Parkway School, Greenwich
October 27,28  Townsend Cup
October 28     Parkway School, Greenwich
November 4     New Haven Fall Open
November 18    Parkway School, Greenwich
Nov 30-Dec 2   Central New England Open, Sturbridge, MA
Dec 1-2        New England Scholastics, Sturbridge, MA
December 8     Parkway School, Greenwich

 

2002
January 26     CT Unrated Scholastic Chess Championships, Hartford
February 2     Larchmont School, NY
February 2     New Haven Winter Open
March 2        Parkway School, Greenwich
March 10       New Haven Spring Open
April 6-7      2002 Connecticut Open Championships, Greenwich Hyatt Regency
April 7        2002 Connecticut Scholastic Chess Championships
                 Greenwich Hyatt Regency
April 19       National Blitz Championship Only
     April 20-21   CEA National K-12 Championships Greenwich Hyatt Regency
May 5          Parkway School, Greenwich
June 2         New Haven Summer Open
July 13        Norwalk Quads, Norwalk Library, Norwalk, CT   [email protected]
July 19-21     Bradley Open, Windsor Locks CT  www.chesstour.com   
August 17      Norwalk Quads, Norwalk Library, Norwalk, CT   [email protected]
August 8-11    Continental Open, Sturbridge MA www.chesstour.com
October 12-13  Lees Memorial, Chicopee MA   [email protected]
October 20     Parkway School, Greenwich CT   [email protected]
October 26-27  NE Scholastic Championships, Mount Snow VT   www.chesstour.com
November 2-3   23rd Townsend Cup, Wesleyan Univ. [email protected]
November 9     Greater New Haven Fall Open, Peck Place School, Orange CT   [email protected]
November 24    Parkway School, Greenwich CT   [email protected]
December 7     Parkway School, Greenwich CT   [email protected]
2003


Jan 11        Western Middle School, Greenwich, CT         [email protected]
Feb 1        Greater New Haven Winter Open, Peck Place School, Orange, CT [email protected]
Feb 9        Western Middle School, Greenwich, CT         [email protected]
Mar 8        Parkway School, Greenwich, CT                 [email protected]
May 4        Parkway School, Greenwich, CT                 [email protected]
May 10        Greater New Haven Spring Open, Peck Place School, Orange, CT [email protected]

 

 

Scholastic Gran Prix points based on number of wins will be awarded for each
event. The 10 students that garner the most cumulative points from all CT
chess tournaments between September and April will be awarded a free
scholarship to the National Championships.
Additional tournaments yet to be included in the schedule include Mike
Zadorozny at [email protected], Stamford, (203) 359-4827; Bob
Musicant at [email protected],(203) 866-0838 ; and for those interested
in Westchester County tournaments, Mr. Victor Frias
[email protected], (914) 238-5807. For information about their
tournaments, contact them via telephone or via E-Mail.
New Haven Tournaments will be Game 15 and will be unrated events. The Open
Sections of each will have a minimum of 3 cash prizes, based on 8 entries.
$100, $40, $20 (depends on # of players)
5 Sections: Open, High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8) Elementary
(3-5), Primary (1-2)
5 Round Swiss with Time Control Game 15
Tentative Rounds: 10:30am with subsequent rounds and awards ceremony to
follow ASAP.
Trophies Awarded to top three places in each scholastic section
Registration: 9 to 9:45am. Fee $20.00
Questions? Contact Jim Celone at [email protected]
CT State Chess Association http://www.geocities.com/csca2001/
Chess Education Association http://www.chesslogic.com/
United States Chess Federation http://www.uschess.org/

 

 

Some Burger King Restaurants have extra space or slack times available to chessplayers.  Someone may, or may not, be taking responsibility for supervision, equipment, etc.  This varies. Stores known to have regular players are located at:
644 Campbell Ave., West Haven
- Fridays,  late afternoon, evening.
- Social play, clock games.  No equipment furnished.  No fees.
- Contact:  None.  Do not call the restaurant.
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