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CCLA Postal |
TRADITIONAL CHESS | 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. |
GRAND NATIONAL |
CCLA's Open Correspondence Chess Championship for players rated 1600 & over. This event, in
various formats, has been played in CCLA every year since 1933! Open for entry all year. Format: a Round 1 score of 4-2 qualifies for Round 2.
Wins count 2 points in Rd 1 and 6 points in Rd 2. Draws count half as much. |
CCLA POSTAL CHAMPIONSHIP |
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. |
CCLA NORTH AMERICAN CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS |
This annual event was originally begun by the legendary "Dean of American Chess"
Hermann Helms in 1914 and has retained its current format since the 1920's. Helms, working as chess editor of the Brooklyn Eagle
received that letter from Bobby Fisher's mother and the rest, as they say, is history. A minimum of 3 entrants per class is required
to hold a class championship. Number of rounds and number of players per section depends upon number of entries. Classes may be
combined, or cancelled at the tournament director's discretion. This event normally features five rating groups: Master/Expert, A, B,
C and D. Each winner of a Round 1 section receives a $ 10.00 prize. Each Rd 1 section winner (and anyone scoring 75% or better) earns a place in the class
championship (final round). Finals winners receive $20 and the title of CCLA North American Class Champion. Entry fee is $8 per
section; entry deadline is February 15th. |
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Tmt Descriptions |
CCLA POSTAL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP |
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.
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CCLA SOCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP |
CCLA's Open Correspondence Chess Championship for players rated under 1800. Open for entry all
year. Format: a Round 1 score of 4-2 qualifies for Round 2. Wins count 2 points in Rd 1 and 6 points in Rd 2. Draws count half as much. Winner is
determined by highest point total (best Rd 1 and Rd 2 scores for multiple entrants) in the two rounds. Assignments: Rd 1 sections are 4-player, 2 games
per opponent and are issued at the end of each calendar month, entries permitting. Rd 2 sections are 7-player, 1 game per opponent, and are issued as
entries permit. Players may enter multiple Rd 1 sections, and receive a Rd 2 section for each Rd 1 qualifying score and payment of the Rd 2 fee. Players
may also choose not to enter Rd 2 or may delay their entry into Rd 2. |
CHALLENGE MATCHES |
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. |
ADVANCED CHESS |
Caution: players must complete all Traditional Chess games before entering any Advanced Chess section. |
CCLA LEADERSHIP |
The annual Leadership dates from 1916. Entrants are assigned by rating into
Leadership sections and play six or eight games. Leadership section prizes are $15 for 1st and $10 for 2nd. Multiple entries are
not permitted; only one entry per event.
Entry fee is $8 per section; deadline for entry is September 15th. |
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