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Date	Time	Event	Sign Up	Location	Eligibility
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	11AM-4PM	Hamden Fest! Art, Crafts & Civic Fair	Stop by the HCC booth, play chess, learn about our solar roof project	Hamden Town Center Park, 2901 Dixwell Ave. Hamden, CT	Free, Open to public
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+)
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+)
Sat Jun 20	1:00PM~ 4:00PM	HCC June U1200 Beginner Open Prizes: ($300 b/20): $150-$100; Top Female: $50 Trophies: Top U900, Top U600, Top Unrated, 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 22-Fri Jun 26	9:00AM-3:00PM	Summer Chess Program (Full day, Half-day and 3-day options available)	REGISTER Week 1	HCC	Kids 8-17 who know the basics and wish to improve at chess
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+)
Sat Jun 27	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 29-Thu Jul 2	9:00AM-3:00PM	Summer Chess Program (Full day, Half-day and 3-day options available)	REGISTER Week 2 (4 day wk)	HCC	Kids 8-17 who know the basics and wish to improve at chess
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
Wed July 1	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu July 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 July 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
Mon Jul 6- Fri Jul 10	9:00AM-3:00PM	Summer Chess Program (Full day, Half-day and 3-day options available)	REGISTER Week 3	HCC	Kids 8-17 who know the basics and wish to improve at chess
Mon July 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 July 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 July 8	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu July 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 July 11	See CSCA	CT Summer Classical Tournament (CSCA)	CSCA Registration		See CSCA
Mon Jul 13- Fri Jul 17	9:00AM-3:00PM	Summer Chess Program (Full day, Half-day and 3-day options available)	REGISTER Week 4	HCC	Kids 8-17 who know the basics and wish to improve at chess
Mon July 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 July 14	7:00PM	HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed July 15	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu July 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 July 18	1:00PM	HCC July 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 July 19	4:00-7:00PM	Hamden Chess Team Training - Pizza/Prep rally	Hamden Chess Team	HCC	Hamden Chess Team Members
Mon Jul 20- Fri Jul 24	9:00AM-3:00PM	Summer Chess Program (Full day, Half-day and 3-day options available)	REGISTER Week 5	HCC	Kids 8-17 who know the basics and wish to improve at chess
Mon July 20	6:30PM	HCC July 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 July 22	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu July 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-Sun July 24-26 (or Sat-Sun July 25-26)		CCA Bradley Open (Continental Chess Tournament)	Registration (2025-2026 Hamden Chess Team event)	Sheraton-BDL, Windsor Locks, CT	All (USCF membership required)
Mon July 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 July 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 July 29	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu July 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, Jul 31	6:30PM-9:15PM	HCC July U1200 Beginner Open Prizes: ($300 b/20): $150-$100; Top Female: $50 Trophies: Top U900, Top U600, Top Unrated, 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 Aug 3	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 Aug 3	7:00PM	HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed Aug 5	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Aug 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+)
Fri Aug 7	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 Aug 8	See CSCA	CT Summer Blitz & Rapid Tournament (CSCA)	CSCA Registration		See CSCA
Mon Aug 10	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 Aug 10	7:00PM	HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed Aug 12	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Aug 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+)
Sun Aug 16	4:00-7:00PM	Hamden Chess Team Training - Pizza/Prep rally	Hamden Chess Team	HCC	Hamden Chess Team Members
Mon Aug 17	6:30PM	HCC August 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 Aug 19	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Aug 20	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, Aug 21	6:30PM-9:15PM	HCC August U1200 Beginner Open Prizes: ($300 b/20): $150-$100; Top Female: $50 Trophies: Top U900, Top U600, Top Unrated, 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
Sun Aug 23	See NBCC site	New Britain Chess Club NBCC Summer Open	Registration (NBCC) (2025-2026 Hamden Chess Team event)	Wickham Park, Manchester, CT Under Pavilion (outside; entry fee includes picnic meal)	All (USCF membership required)
Mon Aug 24	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 Aug 24	7:00PM	HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Wed Aug 26	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Aug 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+)
Sat Aug 29	1:00PM	HCC Aug 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 Aug 31	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 Aug 31	7:00PM	HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Sat., TBD (This event is being rescheduled from its original date)	1:00PM	GM Maxim Dlugy: Lecture/Book Signing/Simul GM Dlugy is an acclaimed author and 2025 CT State Chess Champion!	Sign up for Lecture (1:00PM): Free but must rsvp name to info@playmorechess.com Sign Registration - play GM Dlugy in the Simul (~2:15PM): $30 until one week prior; then $40 until Tues prior; thereafter $50	HCC	Open to all but register early - space limited (Lecture (50), Simul (20)

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