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Date	Time	Event	Sign Up	Location	Eligibility
Wed Mar 4	6:30PM-8:30PM	Chess Tactics and Calculation Adult Class (Class 1 of 3) Instructor: NM Jordan Groff	Sign up online at Hamden Adult Education or in-person at PMCA	HCC	Adult Chess Improvers
Wed Mar 4	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Mar 5	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Fri Mar 6	5:00-6:30PM	FIRST FRIDAY CHESS SOCIAL Unwind from the week with fellow chess enthusiasts. Rousing game replays on the big screen, music, free cookies; and sodas//water/juice: $1	Just show up - no registration needed	HCC	FREE - Open to all ages and chess levels - Whether a casual player or serious competitor this is a great space to meet new people, test your skills, and enjoy a shared love of the game
Mon Mar 9	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Mon Mar 9	7:00PM	HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed Mar 11	6:30PM-8:30PM	Chess Tactics and Calculation Adult Class (Class 2 of 3) Instructor: NM Jordan Groff	Sign up in-person at PMCA (pro-rated if just classes 2 & 3)	HCC	Adult Chess Improvers
Wed Mar 11	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Mar 12	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Sat Mar 14	1:00PM~ 4:00PM	HCC March U1200 Beginner Open Prizes: ($300 b/20): $150-$100; Top Female: $50 Trophies: Top U900, Top U600 or choice of chess medals for those not receiving the above 3-SS, G/25, d5	REGISTER	HCC	Players (all ages) rated U1200 or new tournament players without a USCF rating
Mon Mar 16	6:30PM	HCC March Action Quads Prizes: $300, b/24 G/25, d5; 3RR Quads	REGISTER	HCC	Open to adults, ages 13+ any rating (& under 13 if USCF 700+)
Wed Mar 18	6:30PM-8:30PM	Chess Tactics and Calculation Adult Class (Class 3 of 3) Instructor: NM Jordan Groff	Sign up is now closed for this class.	HCC	Adult Chess Improvers
Wed Mar 18	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Mar 19	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Sat Mar 21	10:30AM	Hamden Chess Club Championship	Hamden Chess Club Championship Prizes: $1000, b/24; 70% Gtd Other Details; 2 Sections; trophies, book prizes (2025-2026 Hamden Chess Team event)	HCC	Open to all (USCF membership required)
Mon Mar 23	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Mon Mar 23	7:00PM	HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed Mar 25	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Mar 26	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Sun Mar 29	4:00-7:00PM	Hamden Chess Team Training - Pizza/Prep rally	Hamden Chess Team	HCC	Hamden Chess Team Members
Mon Mar 30	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Mon Mar 30	7:00PM	HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed-Sun Apr 1-5 or 2-5 or 3-5	See CCA Schedule	Atlantic City Open Info and hotel link	Atlantic City Open Registration with Continental Chess Association (2025-2026 Hamden Chess Team event)	Atlantic City, NJ	Open
Wed Apr 1	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Apr 2	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Fri Apr 3	5:00-6:30PM	FIRST FRIDAY CHESS SOCIAL Unwind from the week with fellow chess enthusiasts. Rousing game replays on the big screen, music, free cookies; and sodas//water/juice: $1	Just show up - no registration needed	HCC	FREE - Open to all ages and chess levels - Whether a casual player or serious competitor this is a great space to meet new people, test your skills, and enjoy a shared love of the game
Fri-Sat Apr 3-5	See CSCA	CT Chess Festival (CSCA - various events)	CSCA Registration	Trinity College, Hartford, CT	See CSCA
Mon Apr 6	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Mon Apr 6	7:00PM	HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed Apr 8	6:30PM-8:30PM	Chess Endgames: Tactics and Strategy Adult Class (Class 1 of 3) Instructor: NM Jordan Groff	Sign up online at Hamden Adult Education or in-person at PMCA	HCC	Adult Chess Improvers
Wed Apr 8	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Apr 9	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Sat Apr 11	1:00PM~ 4:00PM	HCC April U1200 Beginner Open Prizes: ($300 b/20): $150-$100; Top Female: $50 Trophies: Top U900, Top U600 or choice of chess medals for those not receiving the above 3-SS, G/25, d5	REGISTER	HCC	Players (all ages) rated U1200 or new tournament players without a USCF rating
Mon Apr 13	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Mon Apr 13	7:00PM	HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed Apr 15	6:30PM-8:30PM	Chess Endgames: Tactics and Strategy Adult Class (Class 2 of 3) Instructor: NM Jordan Groff	Sign up online at Hamden Adult Education or in-person at PMCA	HCC	Adult Chess Improvers
Wed Apr 15	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Apr 16	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Sat Apr 18	1:00PM	HCC April Game-in-45 Challenge Prizes $600 b/24; 70% Gtd G/45, d5; 3SS; Open and U1600 Sections	REGISTER	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+
Sun Apr 19	4:00-7:00PM	Hamden Chess Team Training - Pizza/Prep rally	Hamden Chess Team	HCC	Hamden Chess Team Members
Mon Apr 20	6:30PM	HCC April Action Quads Prizes: $300, b/24 G/25, d5; 3RR Quads	REGISTER	HCC	Open to adults, ages 13+ any rating (& under 13 if USCF 700+)
Wed Apr 22	6:30PM-8:30PM	Chess Endgames: Tactics and Strategy Adult Class (Class 3 of 3) Instructor: NM Jordan Groff	Sign up online at Hamden Adult Education or in-person at PMCA	HCC	Adult Chess Improvers
Thu Apr 23	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Fri-Sat Apr 24-25 (or 25)	See CSCA	Connecticut Open (CSCA - flyer)	CSCA Registration (2025-2026 Hamden Chess Team event)	Connecticut College, New London, CT	See CSCA
Mon Apr 27	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Mon Apr 27	7:00PM	HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed Apr 29	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Apr 30	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Fri May 1	5:00-6:30PM	FIRST FRIDAY CHESS SOCIAL Unwind from the week with fellow chess enthusiasts. Rousing game replays on the big screen, music, free cookies; and sodas//water/juice: $1	Just show up - no registration needed	HCC	FREE - Open to all ages and chess levels - Whether a casual player or serious competitor this is a great space to meet new people, test your skills, and enjoy a shared love of the game
Mon May 4	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Mon May 4	7:00PM	HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed May 6	6:30PM-8:30PM	Chess Openings Adult Class (Class 1 of 3) Instructor: NM Jordan Groff	Sign up online at Hamden Adult Education or in-person at PMCA	HCC	Adult Chess Improvers
Wed May 6	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu May 7	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Sat May 9	1:00PM~ 4:00PM	HCC May U1200 Beginner Open Prizes: ($300 b/20): $150-$100; Top Female: $50 Trophies: Top U900, Top U600 or choice of chess medals for those not receiving the above 3-SS, G/25, d5	REGISTER	HCC	Players (all ages) rated U1200 or new tournament players without a USCF rating
Mon May 11	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Mon May 11	7:00PM	HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed May 13	6:30PM-8:30PM	Chess Openings Adult Class (Class 2 of 3) Instructor: NM Jordan Groff	Sign up online at Hamden Adult Education or in-person at PMCA (pro-rated for classes 2 & 3)	HCC	Adult Chess Improvers
Wed May 14	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	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	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Sun May 17	See CSCA	CT Hall of Fame Action Championship & Induction (CSCA)	CSCA Registration	Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT	See CSCA
Mon May 18	6:30PM	HCC May Action Quads Prizes: $300, b/24 G/25, d5; 3RR Quads	REGISTER	HCC	Open to adults, ages 13+ any rating (& under 13 if USCF 700+)
Wed May 20	6:30PM-8:30PM	Chess Openings Adult Class (Class 3 of 3) Instructor: NM Jordan Groff	Registration is closed for this class	HCC	Adult Chess Improvers
Wed May 20	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu May 21	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Mon May 25	Memorial Day holiday PMCA and HCC are closed. There are no classes, store hours or evening casual play. Monday students can do a makeup class on Tue or Wed at their respective level. Please email info@playmorechess.com to attend a makeup class.
Wed May 27	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu May 28	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Sat May 30	1:00PM	HCC May Game-in-45 Challenge Prizes $600 b/24; 70% Gtd G/45, d5; 3SS; Open and U1600 Sections	REGISTER	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+
Sun Mar 29	4:00-7:00PM	Hamden Chess Team Training - Pizza/Prep rally	Hamden Chess Team	HCC	Hamden Chess Team Members
Mon Jun 1	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Mon Jun 1	7:00PM	HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed Jun 3	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Jun 4	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Fri-Sun Jun 5-7 (or Sat-Sun Jun 6-7)		Hartford Open (Continental Chess Tournament)	Registration (2025-2026 Hamden Chess Team event)	Sheraton-BDL, Windsor Locks, CT	All (USCF membership required)
Fri Jun 5	5:00-6:30PM	FIRST FRIDAY CHESS SOCIAL Unwind from the week with fellow chess enthusiasts. Rousing game replays on the big screen, music, free cookies; and sodas//water/juice: $1	Just show up - no registration needed	HCC	FREE - Open to all ages and chess levels - Whether a casual player or serious competitor this is a great space to meet new people, test your skills, and enjoy a shared love of the game
Sat Jun 6	See CSCA	Muzicant Yazgoor Memorial Tournament (CSCA)	CSCA Registration		See CSCA
Mon Jun 8	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Mon Jun 8	7:00PM	HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed Jun 10	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Jun 11	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Sat Jun 13	1:00PM~ 4:00PM	HCC June U1200 Beginner Open Prizes: ($300 b/20): $150-$100; Top Female: $50 Trophies: Top U900, Top U600 or choice of chess medals for those not receiving the above 3-SS, G/25, d5	REGISTER	HCC	Players (all ages) rated U1200 or new tournament players without a USCF rating
Mon Jun 15	6:30PM	HCC June Action Quads Prizes: $300, b/24 G/25, d5; 3RR Quads	REGISTER	HCC	Open to adults, ages 13+ any rating (& under 13 if USCF 700+)
Wed Jun 17	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Jun 18	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Fri Jun 19	Juneteenth holiday PMCA and HCC are closed. There are no classes or store hours. Individual lessons students shoud confirm with instructor if they will be having their lesson or not.
Sat Jun 20	1:00PM	HCC June Game-in-45 Challenge Prizes $600 b/24; 70% Gtd G/45, d5; 3SS; Open and U1600 Sections	REGISTER	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+
Mon Jun 22	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Mon Jun 22	7:00PM	HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed Jun 24	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Jun 25	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Mon Jun 29	6:30PM	Adult Casual Play	Adv Sign up Not Req'd - Free for HCC Mbrs, Visitors & Guests $10	HCC	Open to adults 13+ any rating (& under 13, if USCF 700+)
Mon Jun 29	7:00PM	HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
DATE TBA This is begin rescheduled for late spring/summer	1:00PM-talk	GM Maxim Dlugy: lecture, book signing; Simul GM Dlugy is an acclaimed chess author and the 2025 CT State Champion	Lecture - free to attend but must email rsvp your name to info@playmorechess.com Simul Registration - $30 by one week prior $40 by Tues prior; $50 thereafter	HCC	Open to public but must please pre-register (Space is limited: talk (50); Simul (20)

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