DATE & TIME:
Mon, Jan 16, 2023; 6:30PM (Round 1 at 6:30PM, subsequent rounds ASAP. End time: Between 8:30-9:30PM depending on quad).
QUAD FORMAT:
The HCC will conduct a quad US Chess rated tournament open to all adult players ages 13+, as well as players under 13 who have a US Chess rating of 1000+. Quads, which group players by their skill level, are a great way to ensure closer matchups for a more fun and competitive challenge. Opportunity to play three regular rated games in one evening!
HOW IT WORKS:
WHEN:
HCC Monthly Action Quads will usually occur on the 3rd Monday of the month (with the other Monday evenings open for casual play). Check the website PlayMoreChess.com to confirm dates for all HCC tournaments
WHERE:
Play More Chess Academy
Home of the Hamden Chess Club
1227 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06517
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION:
Free parking is available on behind the Academy, including free street parking on Putnam/Lake Drive that goes behind the Academy and adjacent Books and Co. CT Transit bus stop is adjacent to Academy at intersection of Putnam/Whitney Ave.
PRIZES:
$30 to the winner of each quad, $35 for perfect 3-0 score
TIME CONTROL:
G/25, d5. Each player receives 25 minutes, plus a 5 second delay each move, to complete each game
ENTRY FEE:
Early entry - $20 (by 11:59PM day prior); Early entry (HCC Member): $15; Free Early entry for HCC Member rated 2000+ (Entry fee of 15 deducted from prize)
Regular entry - $25 (by 6:00PM day of tournament); Regular entry (HCC Member): $20
REGISTRATION AND CURRENT ENTRIES:
https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/2200
ENTRY DEADLINE:
6:00PM day of tournament
Join the HCC and Save - discounts on OTB tournaments, free weekly online tournaments with prizes, free casual play evenings each week!
Adults only $100/year; Scholastic (K-12) and Senior Citizens (65+) only $80/year! Join HCC today at PlayMoreChess.com!
OTHER NOTES:
WITHDRAWALS/CONTACT:
Photo Release: By registering for this event, you give permission for images taken during the event of participant (yourself, or your child) to be used soley for the promotion of chess education and program activities of Play More Chess Academy and the Hamden Chess Club, and waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto.