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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
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+)
Sun Jun 1 4:00-7:00PM HCT Team Training-Pizza Prep Rally Registration is now open for 2025-2026 HCT HCC HCC Team members
Mon Jun 2
 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 Jun 2
 7:00PM
HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament
Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)
Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed Jun 4
 8:00PM
HCC Wild Wednesday Open
Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)
Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Jun 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+)
Fri-Sun Jun 6-8

(or Jun 7-8)		 See Schedule

Eastern Class Championships

(This regional tournament is on the 2024-2025 HCT Team Calendar)

 Continental Chess Association Windsor Locks, CT

(Sheraton BDL)		 Open to any USCF member
Mon Jun 9
 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 Jun 9
 7:00PM
HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament
Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)
Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed Jun 11
 8:00PM
HCC Wild Wednesday Open
Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)
Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Jun 12
 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 Jun 14
 11:00AM-4:00PM HamdenFest

Visit our booth in the Arts, Crafts and Civic section and play regular or Giant Chess!
 Free and Open to the Public Hamden Town Center Park Free and Open to the Public
Mon Jun 16
 6:30PM
HCC June Action Quads

Prizes: $180-210, b/24

G/25, d5; 3RR Quads

Open to adults, ages 13+ any rating (& under 13 if USCF 700+)
Wed Jun 18
 8:00PM
HCC Wild Wednesday Open
Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)
Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Jun 19
 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,
Jun 21
 1:00PM
HCC June Jolt 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+)
Mon Jun 23
 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 Jun 23
 7:00PM
HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament
Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)
Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed Jun 25
 8:00PM
HCC Wild Wednesday Open
Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)
Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Jun 26
 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
Jun 28
 6:00PM~
8:45PM

HCC June Joust 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
Mon Jun 30
 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 Jun 30
 7:00PM
HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament
Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)
 Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr


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