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Online
Chess Classes (Kids):
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DATES:
Enrollment is ongoing throughout the year. Choose a day/time below. Initial
sign up is for four weeks (one hour class per week).
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CONTINUING
STUDENTS: Students choosing to continue beyond initial four weeks can
do so on a month-to-month basis.
INCLUDES:
HCC membership and optional participation in weekly tournaments
QUESTIONS?
Please
email
info@PlayMoreChess.com or call 203.680.0657.
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New
Students - Please use this form to sign up:
Continuing
Students - monthly payment options:
Continuing
students pay monthly for the next set of lessons. Please follow the payment
instructions in the email that you receive. Alternatively, you may sign
up for the monthly subscription service below if that is more convenient.
The
amount chosen will be withdrawn from your account on a monthly basis until
you unsubscribe. (Autopay subscribers receive the equivalent of an 8%
discount as the monthly fee is based on four weeks/receiving four four
classes in a month even during the four months in a year when there are
five weeks)!
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Hamden
Chess Club Membership:
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HCC
members can join the Hamden Chess Club on Lichess.org
and play chess casually with each other and also participate in our weekly
online club tournaments.
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Hamden
Chess Club
hosts
up to three online tournaments each week for various rating levels (usually
Mon., Wed., & Sat). They are open to HCC members, including currently
enrolled students of Play More Chess Academy.
A
$20 prize, (usually an Amazon gift card) goes to the first place winner
for tournaments that have at least four HCC participants. Upcoming online
tournaments are listed at: https://lichess.org/team/hamden-chess-club
Monday, Adult Casual Play resumed on 8/17/20 with masks and other COVID-19
safety protocols! Please join us Mondays, 6:30pm-8:30pm (drop-in for part
or all of a session)!
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Hamden
Little Open:
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When: Little Open Adult Quad Tournaments occur on the 3rd Mondays
of most months, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Time Control/format: G/20, d3; Round-robin quads; Equipment provided
Entry fee: $15 HCC members; $25 non-members
Prizes: $30 1st each quad; one six player swiss group if necessary,
with $20 2nd place prize
Eligibility: USCF membership is not required. Adults of all levels
(high school age and up) are welcome. Elo (club rated games) not USCF
Entry deadline: One day (24 hours) prior. No signups at door! Refunds
available until entry deadline
Defaults: Players not checked in prior to start time may be defaulted.
Clocks will start promptly
Byes: No byes due to round-robin format. All participants must
play all three rounds
COVID-19 Safety Protocols:
Masks required; Only come if you are not sick and have no symptoms;
Social distancing required; plexiglass partition at each chess board;
only one board set up per table; reduced building capacity 50%; no handshakes;
hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes at each of the eight chess boards;
hand sanitizing at arrival and between games; enhanced cleaning between
events
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Gift Certificates
for
Chess Players!
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Note: Once your gift certificate payment is received you will receive
an attractive 8.5" x 11" gift certificate with Recipient Name,
Message, Amount, Date (See Sample).
A copy of the certificate will be kept on file at the studio until the
amount of the gift certificate is spent. Gift certificate must be used
within 18 months of the date of purchase.
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Kids'
Chess Quad Tournament: |
Kids'
In-Person classes and group activities/tournaments are currently on hold
due to COVID-19. Check back here to sign up when they resume. |
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Special
Events - RSVP: |
Please
rsvp your attendance to chess movie nights and special events by sending
email with attendee name(s)/number of guests to:
EventRSVP@PlayMoreChess.com.
HCC
members and currently enrolled students can attend free.
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Email: info@PlayMoreChess.com
| Phone: 203.680.0657 | Hamden, CT
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