All CCLA postal tournaments use a time limit of 10 moves in 30 days. All moves must be sent in algebraic notation unless both players agree upon another unequivocal notation such as standard descriptive, ICCF numeric, etc. at the beginning of the game. Players may exchange moves via email in all postal events when both players are agreeable. Note: continuous membership in CCLA is required by our ByLaws, or all games, prizes and advancements will be forfeited.

This event (new in 2023) is open entry, with sections issued as soon as we have 4 entries within a 300-point rating range. Section prize is $ 10.00, with ties sharing the prize money. Multiple entries permitted. Entry fee is $ 5.00 per section.

Open to the twelve highest-rated players who enter. The winner receives a $50 first prize and title of CCLA Champion. Second place receives $ 25.00, third place $10.00. CCLA Champions are no longer seeded into ICCF's USCCC or NA Invitational. Multiple entries are not permitted; only one entry per event. A minimum of 3 entrants is required or event will not be held in that year. Entry fee is $8 per section; deadline for entry is September 15th.

See list of past CCLA Club Champions.

2 games against the opponent of your choice. Thematic matches in some openings can be facilitated through a CCLA coordinator (lists appear in the Chess Correspondent from time to time.) Note: matches are arranged by the players themselves, then fees are sent in and an official match number is issued. CCLA does not arrange matches and new members cannot "enter" matches like they do other events. Entry fee is $3 for each player.

The number of divisions, teams and games played per opponent is strictly a function of the entries. Teams are assigned to divisions based on the average team rating of their six players. Each player plays one or two games against opponents on his board (Board 1 plays all other Board 1 players, etc.) Entry fee is $8; deadline for rosters is June 1 in odd-numbered years.

See a brief history of this biennial event and list of past Divisional Team Champions.