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Date	Time	Event	Sign Up	Location	Eligibility
Mon Oct 13		Indigenous People's Day PMCA/HCC Closed - No Classes, Casual Play or Store Hours
Mon Oct 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 Oct 15	6:30PM-8:30PM	Chess Tactics and Calculation 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 and 3)	HCC	Adult Chess Improvers
Wed Oct 15	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Oct 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 Oct 18	1:00PM	HCC October Game-in-45 Challenge G/45, d5; 3-SS; Two Sections: Open (rating floor for Open is 1500); and U1600 Prizes: $500, based on 24 entries (Open Section: $150-100; U1600: $125-75; Biggest upset $50. Prizes adjusted on pro rata basis based on actual entries.	REGISTER	HCC	Open to adults, ages 13+ any rating (& under 13 if USCF 700+)
Sun Oct 19	1:00~4:00PM	Scrimmage with DIG Team kids from greater Fairfield area	Must RSVP attendance to Coach Jordan: Click here to email (jordan.groff@playmorechess.com) by Thu Oct 16. This event is free, just RSVP - Space is limited.	HCC	Open to any kids 7-17 who are students in PMCA classes, on Hamden Chess team, scholastic member of Hamden Chess Club or friends!
Mon Oct 20	6:30PM	HCC October Action Quads Prizes: $180-210, b/24 G/25, d5; 3RR Quads	REGISTER	HCC	Open to adults, ages 13+ any rating (& under 13 if USCF 700+)
Wed Oct 22	6:30PM-8:30PM	Chess Tactics and Calculation 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
Wed Oct 22	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Oct 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 Oct 24-26 (or 25-26)	See CCA schedule	(Eastern Chess Congress - sponsored by Continental Chess Association)	Register with CCA	Princeton, NJ	USCF member - Open to all
Sat Oct 25	1:00PM~ 3:45PM	HCC October Rated Beginner Open (U1200) Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-$100; Trophies: Top U900, Top U600 or choice of chess medals for those not placing 3-SS, G/25, d5	REGISTER	HCC	Players rated U1200 or without a USCF rating
Mon Oct 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 Oct 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 Oct 29	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Oct 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+)
Sat Nov 1		Pioneer Open	Sacred Heart University Chess	Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
Sun Nov 2	4:00-7:00PM	Hamden Chess Team Training - Pizza/Prep rally for Hamden Chess Fall Classic	Sign Up Here (Team fee can be pro-rated for part year)	HCC	Hamden Chess Team Members
Mon Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 5	6:30PM-8:30PM	Chess Middle games: Plans & Strategy Adult Class (Class 1of 3) Instructor: NM Jordan Groff	Sign up online at Hamden Adult Education or in-person at PMCA	HCC	Adult Chess Improvers
Wed Nov 5	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Nov 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 Nov 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 popcorn; 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
Sun Nov 9		CT State Championship (CSCA)	Connecticut State Chess Association and Trinity College Chess Club	Trinity College, Hartford, CT
Mon Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 12	6:30PM-8:30PM	Chess Middle games: Plans & 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 Nov 12	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Nov 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+)
Sat Nov 15	1:00PM~ 3:45PM	HCC November Rated Beginner Open (U1200) Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-$100; Trophies: Top U900, Top U600 or choice of chess medals for those not placing 3-SS, G/25, d5	REGISTER	HCC	Players (all ages) rated U1200 or new tournament players without a USCF rating
Mon Nov 17	6:30PM	HCC November Action Quads Prizes: $180-210, b/24 G/25, d5; 3RR Quads	REGISTER	HCC	Open to adults, ages 13+ any rating (& under 13 if USCF 700+)
Wed Nov 19	6:30PM-8:30PM	Chess Middle games: Plans & 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
Wed Nov 19	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Nov 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+)
Sat Nov 22	1:00PM	HCC November Game-in-45 Challenge G/45, d5; 3-SS; Two Sections: Open (rating floor for Open is 1500); and U1600 Prizes: $500, based on 24 entries (Open Section: $150-100; U1600: $125-75; Biggest upset $50. Prizes adjusted on pro rata basis based on actual entries.	REGISTER	HCC	Open to adults, ages 13+ any rating (& under 13 if USCF 700+)
Mon Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 26-Sun Nov 30		2025 US Masters	Charlotte Chess Center	Charlotte, NC	USCF and FIDE titled players
Thu Nov 27	Thanksgiving Holiday PMCA/HCC Closed - No classes or lessons or adult casual play
Mon Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 3	6:30PM-8:30PM	Chess: How to Analyze your Games 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 Dec 3	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Dec 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 Dec 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 popcorn; 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 Dec 6		Hartford County and City Championships (CSCA)	CT State Chess Association	TBD
Mon Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 10	6:30PM-8:30PM	Chess: How to Analyze your Games 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 Dec 10	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Dec 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 Dec 13	1:00PM~ 3:45PM	HCC December Rated Beginner Open (U1200) Prizes: ($250 b/20): $150-$100; Trophies: Top U900, Top U600 or choice of chess medals for those not placing 3-SS, G/25, d5	REGISTER	HCC	Players (all ages) rated U1200 or new tournament players without a USCF rating
Mon Dec 15	6:30PM	HCC December Action Quads Prizes: $180-210, b/24 G/25, d5; 3RR Quads	REGISTER	HCC	Open to adults, ages 13+ any rating (& under 13 if USCF 700+)
Wed Dec 17	6:30PM-8:30PM	Chess: How to Analyze your Games 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
Wed Dec 17	8:00PM	HCC Wild Wednesday Open	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Open - All Blitz ratings & HCC Mbr
Thu Dec 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 Dec 20	1:00PM	HCC December Game-in-45 Challenge G/45, d5; 3-SS; Two Sections: Open (rating floor for Open is 1500); and U1600 Prizes: $500, based on 24 entries (Open Section: $150-100; U1600: $125-75; Biggest upset $50. Prizes adjusted on pro rata basis based on actual entries.	REGISTER	HCC	Open to adults, ages 13+ any rating (& under 13 if USCF 700+)
Mon Dec 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 Dec 22	7:00PM	HCC Monday Madness Beginner Online tournament	Free (HCC Mbrs & PMCA Students on HCC Lichess)	Online	Maximum blitz rating 1500 & HCC Mbr
Dec 23-27; 29-31		Christmas / Winter Break PMCA/HCC Closed No Classes, Store Hours, Adult Casual Play
Sat Dec 27		New Haven County and Meriden City Championship (Connecticut State Chess Association)	CT Chess	TBD	All ages and levels
Sun Dec 28	4:00-7:00PM	Hamden Chess Team Training - Pizza/Prep rally for Hamden Chess Fall Classic	Sign Up Here (Team fee can be pro-rated for part year)	HCC	Hamden Chess Team Members
Thu Jan 1, 2026	1:00-4:00PM-	NEW YEAR'S DAY OPEN HOUSE - CHESS SOCIAL FREE - Play chess, win (hopefully) your first games of the New Year! Find out about our programs.	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-Sun Jan 2-4, 2026 (or Jan 3-4)	See CCA schedule	14th Annual Boston Chess Congress (sponsored by Continental Chess Association)	Register with CCA	Boston, MA	USCF member - Open to all

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