Connecticut State Chess Association and Manchester High School and Chess Club
present
2022 CONNECTICUT SPEED CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS
QUICK (G/10) Championships, BLITZ (G/3) Championships & BULLET (G/1) Championships
Over $2,000 in Guaranteed Prizes!!! Awards for Players and Teams!
Date & Time: Saturday, April 23, 2022
Quick Round 1 starts at 10 AM, then a.s.a.p.
Subsequent events on schedule below
NO on site registration. Registration ends April 22 at 6 PM.
Location: Manchester High School
134 East Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06040
Rounds/
Time Control: Quick: 5 Rounds SS G/10 d3, Rd 1 at 10 AM (US Chess rated)
Blitz: 5 double Rounds SS G/3 d2, Rd 1 at 1:30 PM (US Chess rated)
Bullet: 5 double Rounds SS G/1 d2, Rd 1 at 4:30 PM (not rated)
All subsequent rounds ASAP
Byes: No ½ point byes permitted, but players may select not to participate in any of the three events.
Sections: Open
Prizes: $200-$150-$100 to Top 3 in each event;
$300 bonus to overall Champion;
$100 to overall Top Under 1800, Under 1200, Senior (50+) and Female, not receiving any placement prize.
Trophy to top Connecticut player overall as Connecticut Speed Champion.
Trophies to Top 3 Upper School (grades 6-12) players overall.
Trophies to Top 3 Lower School (grades pre-5) players overall.
Trophies to Top Collegiate, Upper and Lower School Teams overall.
Category prizes cannot be combined. Prizes based on final placement on USCF tie breaks, NOT USCF distribution rules. Overall placement based on combined placement in all three events. Non-participating players in any of the events will be considered tied for last place in those events.
Overall Tie Break: Overall ties are decided by Blitz placement on USCF tie breaks.
Entry Fee: $60 on or before 6 PM on April 22, online registration only.
NO on site registration.
Non-Connecticut players welcome and fully prize eligible. Top placing Connecticut players recognized as CT Champions, based on 2021 State Championship definition of “Connecticut player”.
Notes:
This event is organized and sponsored by the CONNECTICUT STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION.
This is an official CSCA State Championship competition event to determine the 2022 Connecticut State Speed Chess Champions.
COVID-19 Protocols – No on-site registration. Advance registration only and space is limited. All players must wear masks in the playing area. All school COVID protocols will be observed.
ALL PARTICIPANTS: Please note the starting time of the different events. Please arrive early and check the Advanced Entry List to confirm registration.
Refunds/Cancellation Policy: If you cannot play in this event, you may withdraw by email to events.CSCA@gmail.com no later than 11:59 PM on April 21. Refunds must be requested by email. No withdrawals or refund requests by telephone. There are no refunds for No-Shows. Refunds are subject to a $15 fee processing charge.
Unauthorized solicitation is prohibited. This is a nonprofit event. Please contact CSCA at events.CSCA@gmail.com for advertising and promotional opportunities.
