- Opportunity
for young chess players who are interested in playing in larger regional
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 Advanced Classes (Thu 5:15-6:15PM, Sept 10-May 27) These
classes are taught by Coach Jordan.
- 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 classes and tournaments
as suits their schedule.
- Recommended
Connecticut Tournaments
(PDF). Team members will be encouraged to participate in a minimum of
one tournament per month (either listed above or one of the HCC tournaments
listed on the Events page.
- Discounted
Team fee for full year. $100 savings. Students can also sign up
for half year at a time.
- Note:
Enrolled PMCA Students (paying a monthly class fee) do not need
to pay an additional fee to be part of the team
- Questions?
Email: Coach
Jordan
Sign
up for Hamden Chess Team
(Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027) Full Year; or Half-Year.
Use
this form if you are not sure you can commit to joining a PMCA
weekly class (i.e. live at a distance but still wish to be part of
the team):
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