CSCA Open Events

Welcome aboard! Here ALL events are OPEN PRIZE EVENTS from weekly competitions to major prize tournaments. We provide a unique high-quality online chess experience. Visit us often and enjoy!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Oct 19 -
  September ChessMood standings are now final and payments have been made to most of the placing players. Please check you DMs for PayPal info requests. (September Streamers still pending review.)

• Oct 19 -
  October ChessMood include minimum $5 to all players and $250 in bonus prizes above the placement team prize. Come represent our team!

The Connecticut State Chess Association is a 501(c)7 nonprofit organization and the U.S. Chess State Affiliate for the state of Connecticut (USA) and is a leader in chess activity for Connecticut and online chess communities. Follow us on Facebook or visit ChessCT.

This team is OPEN to all Lichess members interested in high-quality regular and open PRIZE tournaments. Account requirements are imposed on an event-by-event basis to accomplish Lichess Fair Play Review and discourage unethical participation.

PRIZES: All players winning event prizes will be contacted via Lichess DM for their PayPal information. Tax forms and information may be required for larger or multiple prizes. Prizes are paid at LEAST seven (7) days after the conclusion of an event, to allow Fair Play Review. Violated/closed Lichess accounts are not prize ineligible. Prizes not claimed within thirty (30) days after event are deemed abandoned.

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RESULTS

Sep 20
ChessMood 20-20 Grand Prix, September Qualifier, 3+2, 2 hours
https://lichess.org/tournament/CMQ26Sep
RESULTS (posted October 19) 3rd Place Team

1st - FM @Combative_Noob ($20), elite ($20), 25-27 ($5) bonus
2nd - GM @vizumatv4hoda ($12), rating ($10) bonus
3rd - @MUndeniable ($11), 25-27 ($5) bonus
4th - @Theuntitledgoat ($10)
5th - @JBS_store ($9), 23-25 ($5) bonus
6th - IM @querencia ($8)
7th - CM @matvamatva ($5), rating ($10) bonus
8th - FM @Thorwald5 ($5), win% ($10) bonus
9th - FM @Alex-31 ($5), 23-25 ($5) bonus
10th - @pretty_umbrella ($5)
11th - @pureperfectpuzzle ($5)
12th - @Vizhma7 ($5)
13th - @iranianchessplayer15 ($5), U23 ($5) bonus
14th - @LUIS_SANTANITA ($5), U23 ($5) bonus
15th - FM @bichobolita_004 ($5)
16th - @AColdDayInHell_11 ($5)
17th - @sandex2641 ($5)
18th - @Jordantwin ($5)
19th - WGM @GoValya ($5), streamer ($15)
20th - @JeremyDuran ($5)

Team Prize Distribution, ChessMood 20/20 Cup 2026
Team Prize Distribution, Lichess Streamer Arena 2026
RESULTS ARCHIVE
Player Records
TOTAL PRIZES AWARDED since Sept 2023: $18,207
(26743)