Summer of Chess
All summer tournaments held at the Way of the Sword fencing club, at 21 Governor Street, Ridgefield CT. Start time is Saturday 9:30 AM, expected end time is 1 PM latest depending on gameplay.
Waiting List https://forms.gle/6ZJeP5sePHKALtG8A
At tournaments marked with an asterisk (*), a limited number of Clono tablets are available for player use as an alternative to manual notation. See FAQ page and user guide for details on Clono tablets.
June 13th - June Scholastic (U400, U800)
U400 Details and Registration (8 seats, 4 SS, G/20;/d0)
U800 Details and Registration (10 seats, 4 SS, G/20;d/0)
July 18th - Senior Beginner and U1700*
Are you a senior (50+) who enjoys playing chess (but not against kids)? This tournament is for you, $25 cash prize to section winner.
Senior Beginner (unrated) Details and Registration (8 seats, 4 SS G/20;d/0)
Open to adults and scholastic players, section open to players with rating under 1700, $50 cash prize to section winner.
U1700 Details and Registration (12 seats, 3 SS, G/30;d/0)
July 25th - July Scholastic (Unrated, U400)
Is your child ready for their first chess tournament? Join us in Ridgefield for a welcoming K-12 event with two beginner-friendly options. For a low-stress introduction to tournament play, choose the Unrated Section. If your child is ready for official competition, the U400 Section pairs them with other beginners to start earning a chess rating. Both sections offer a supportive environment for first-time players.
Scholastic Unrated Details and Registration (10 seats, 4 SS, G/20;d/0)
Scholastic U400 Details and Registration (10 seats, 4 SS, G/20;d/0)
Location
(Next to the Ridgefield Thrift Shop)
Class Times
Club is closed for the summer except for tournaments (see Summer of Chess), and reopens in September.
Beginner - Saturdays 9:30 - 10:45 AM Intermediate - Saturdays 10:45 - 12:00 PM Advanced - Saturdays 12:00 - 1:15 PM