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15th Annual Hartford Open

Friday, June 5, 2026 – Sunday, June 7, 2026Windsor Locks, CTContinental Chess Association

Details are aggregated from multiple sources. Please confirm all information with the tournament organizer before attending.

VenueSheraton Hotel
Address1 Bradley Airport, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Format5-Round Swiss (2- and 3-day schedules available)
SectionsMajor (min. 1900), U2100, U1800, U1500, U1200
Time Control40/80, SD/30; d30 (2-day Rds. 1–2: G/60; d10)
Entry Fee$63–$110 (top 4 sections: $93–$110; U1200 section: $63–$80; GMs $80 from prize; $3 discount for CSCA or WMCA members online)

Is This Tournament a Good Fit?

This three-day Swiss tournament offers something for players rated 1200–2100+, with separate sections tailored to different skill levels and flexible 2- or 3-day schedules to fit your availability. Classical time controls (40 moves in 80 minutes) dominate the longer format, while the 2-day option features faster G/60 games in the early rounds—choose based on whether you prefer deep calculation or quicker decisions. Entry fees are reasonable across the board, ranging from $63 for the U1200 section to $110 for top-rated players, with a $3 discount available for members of CSCA or WMCA.