- Opportunity
for young chess players who are interested in playing in tournaments,
improving at chess, and making new friends through chess
- Open
to ages 8-17, all rating levels (under 8 is ok , if experienced tournament
player with established USCF rating)
- Organized
by National Master Jordan Groff (Coach Jordan)
- Benefits
include nine training sessions (Pizza/"Prep Rallies")
held the Sunday before each tournament 4:00-7:00PM. These include a
lesson with Coach Jordan followed by training games with teammates,
and pizza! Team members are encouraged to attend training sessions even
if it doesn't suit them to go to the following week's tournament.
- Team
Camaraderie: Team members can hang out at tournaments and review
games. Larger tournaments can be intimidating for newer players, but
being with a group of friends helps alot!
- Team
Shirt
- Team
members are encouraged to attend as many of the tournaments and Prep
Rallies as they can. Schedule of Tournaments and Pizza/Prep Rallies
for the year is listed on 2024-2025
Hamden Chess Team Flyer and Schedule (PDF).
- Discount
for current PMCA students and HCC Scholastic Club members
Sign
up for the 2024-2025 Hamden Chess Team:
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