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Upcoming tournaments, casual play, open house days, lectures/simuls, and more. Note that weekly Kids Classes are listed on the Classes page

Date Time Event Sign Up Location Eligibility
Fri
Apr 25
 6:00PM~
8:45PM

HCC April Ambitions Beginner Open (U1200)

Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-$100; Trophies: Top U900, Top U600 or choice of chess medals for those not placing


3-SS, G/25, d5

 REGISTER HCC Players rated U1200 or without a rating
Sat
Apr 26
 10:00AM~
3:00PM

2025 Hamden Earth Day Celebration

Come learn about PMCA's planned solar roof project

Play regular-size or Giant-size chess!

 Free - no rsvp needed Hamden Town Center Park Public
Mon, Apr 28
 6:30PM
Adult Casual Play
Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10
Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Mon, Apr 28
 7:00PM
HCC Monday Madness online tournament
Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)
Max blitz rating of 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed, Apr 30
 6:30-
8:30 PM
Chess Openings - Adult Class
(Class 3 of 3)
REGISTER at Hamden Adult Ed or at PMCA
Adults
Wed, Apr 30
 8:00PM
HCC Wild Wednesday Open
Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)
Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu, May 1
 6:30PM
Adult Casual Play
Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10

Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Sat May 3
 3:00PM
HCC Saturday Skirmish
Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)
Max 2000 Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Mon, May 5
 6:30PM
Adult Casual Play
Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10
Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Mon, May 5
 7:00PM
HCC Monday Madness online tournament
Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)
Max blitz rating of 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed, May 7
 6:30-
8:30 PM
Chess Endgames - Adult Class
(Class 1 of 3)
REGISTER at Hamden Adult Ed or at PMCA
Adults
Wed, May 7
 8:00PM
HCC Wild Wednesday Open
Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)
Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu, May 8
 6:30PM
Adult Casual Play
Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10

Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Sat, May 10
 3:00PM
HCC Saturday Skirmish
Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)
Max 2000 Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Mon, May 12
 6:30PM
HCC May Action Quads

Prizes: $180-210, b/24

Note: This tournament is the 2nd Mon of May rather than the usual 3rd Mon. to avoid conflicting with Yale graduation weekend.

Open to adults, ages 13+ any rating (& under 13 if USCF 700+)
Wed, May 14
 6:30-
8:30 PM
Chess Endgames - Adult Class
(Class 2 of 3)
REGISTER at Hamden Adult Ed or at PMCA (pro-rated for classes 2 & 3)
Adults
Wed, May 14
 8:00PM
HCC Wild Wednesday Open
Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)
Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu, May 15
 6:30PM
Adult Casual Play
Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10

Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Mon, May 19
PMCA and HCC are closed due to Yale graduation. There will be no store hours or casual play in the evening. Monday enrolled students can do a make-up class at their same level (Beginner or Intermediate) later in the week. See classes schedule and email info@playmorechess.com to attend a class as a make-up.
Wed, May 21
 6:30-
8:30 PM
Chess Endgames - Adult Class
(Class 3 of 3)
REGISTER at Hamden Adult Ed or at PMCA
Adults
Wed, May 21
 8:00PM
HCC Wild Wednesday Open
Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)
Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu, May 22
 6:30PM
Adult Casual Play
Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10

Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Mon, May 26
PMCA and HCC are closed due to the Memorial Day holiday. There will be no store hours or casual play in the evening. Monday enrolled students can do a make-up class at their same level (Beginner or Intermediate) later in the week. See classes schedule and email info@playmorechess.com to attend a class as a make-up.
Wed, May 28
 8:00PM
HCC Wild Wednesday Open
Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)
Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu, May 29
 6:30PM
Adult Casual Play
Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10

Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Fri
May 30
 6:00PM~
8:45PM

HCC May Maneuver Beginner Open (U1200)

Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-$100; Trophies: Top U900, Top U600 or choice of chess medals for those not placing


3-SS, G/25, d5

 REGISTER HCC Players rated U1200 or without a rating
Sat,
May 31
 1:00PM
HCC May Game-in-45 Challenge
G/45, d5; 3-SS; Two Sections: Open (rating floor for Open is 1500); and U1600

Prizes: $500, based on 24 entries (Open Section: $150-100; U1600: $125-75; Biggest upset $50. Prizes adjusted on pro rata basis based on actual entries.

Open to adults, ages 13+ any rating (& under 13 if USCF 700+)


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