CSCA Open Events

The Connecticut State Chess Association is a 501(c)7 nonprofit organization, the official U.S. Chess State Affiliate for the state of Connecticut, and a leader in chess competitions, programs and activities for Connecticut and online chess communities. Visit us on the web at https://www.chessct.org or email us at chess.CSCA@gmail.com.

Membership in this team is OPEN to all Lichess members, interested in competition play and activities, and regular PRIZE tournaments. Account requirements will be imposed on an event-by-event basis sufficient to accomplish Lichess Fair Play Review and discourage unethical participation.

DISQUALIFICATION AND EJECTION: The organizer, at the organizer's sole discretion and with or without Lichess confirmation, may disqualify, limit and/or remove any player from any event on suspicion of cheating or other violation of organizer, event or Lichess rules.

RATING MANIPULATION: Players intentionally lowering their rating to enter a tournament with a rating limit will NOT be eligible for prizes. Please note that such rating manipulation, including playing under another's account or a new account, is considered cheating.

MEMBERSHIP & REGISTRATION: All players participating in a CSCA tournament are considered "event members" of the CSCA without registration. Unless required in the description of the tournament, registration is optional.

PRIZES: All players winning event prizes will be contacted via Lichess message for their PayPal information. Players winning in excess of $600 in a calendar year, must submit U.S. IRS form W-9 or international equivalent to the CSCA ahead of receiving payment of event prizes. Prizes are paid at least seven (7) days after the conclusion of the event (more if needed), to allow FairPlay Review and processing. Any imposed fees or taxes may reduce the final amount of the received prize. Lichess accounts that are not in good standing are prize ineligible. Prizes not claimed within thirty (30) days after the event are deemed abandoned.

Thank you.

CSCA Admin

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SEPTEMBER CHAMPIONS:
Bullet1: IM @AngelitoRT
Rapid8: under review*

AUGUST CHAMPIONS:
Hyper: IM @yoseph2013
Bullet1: @evilhamburger
Bullet1.5: IM @AngelitoRT
Blitz3: FM @Brave_spirit12
Blitz4: IM @yoseph2013
Rapid8: FM @georgestoleriu
Rapid10: FM @Brave_spirit12
Classical: FM @georgestoleriu*

RECENT EVENT WINNERS:
9/10, OE Bullet1: IM @AngelitoRT*
9/5, OE Rapid8: under review*
8/29, OE Classical: FM @georgestoleriu, CM @Viscam24, IM @Harsha15*
8/27, OE Bullet1: @evilhamburger
8/22, OE Rapid10: FM @Brave_spirit12, FM @SNCSolidGuy, IM @Mops2_2004
8/20, OE Bullet1.5: IM @AngelitoRT
8/15, OE SuperBlitz: FM @Brave_spirit12
8/13, OE Hyper: IM @yoseph2013
8/8, OE Rapid8: FM @georgestoleriu, FM @Thorwald5, IM @samisahi
8/6, OE Super4: IM @yoseph2013

Earlier winners: https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Winner.lst.pdf
TOTAL PRIZES AWARDED since Sept 2023: $9,500
( * - pending Lichess Fair Play review )