There are four seasonal tournaments, Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer Server Series. One round. No prizes. Entrants grouped by rating. Players paired as either a 7-player single round robin, or as a 4-, 5- or 6-player double-round robin. Total number of games played is six to ten, depending on number of entrants and pairing option. Multiple entries permitted.

• Nothing

A one or two round event depending on the number of entrants. There are five rating classes , Master/Expert, A, B, C and D. A minimum of 3 entrants per class is required to hold a championship in that class. Classes C and D may be combined, depending on the number of entrants. Each winner of a round one section and all players scoring 75% or better advance to the final round of their class. First place prize in the finals is $20. Pairings may be single round robin or double round robin, depending on number of entrants in a class.

• CCLA 2023 N. American Class B Championship Final
• CCLA 2023 N. American Class C Championship
• N. American Ch. Class B, Rd 1 Sec 2
• N. American Ch. Class C Rd 1 Sect 2
• N. American Ch. Class C, Rd 1 Sect 1
• N. American Ch. Class D/E Final
• N. American Class B Champ., Rd 1 Sect 1
• N. American Server Champ. Class A Final

One round. No prizes. Entrants grouped by rating. Players paired as either a 7-player single round robin, or as a 4-, 5- or 6-player double-round robin. Total number of games played is six to ten, depending on number of entrants and pairing option. Multiple entries permitted. Note: entries are accumulated and all sections are issued as soon as possible after the entry deadline

• S23241
• S23251
• S23261
• S23271
• S23281
• S23291

One round. No prizes. Entrants grouped by rating. Players paired as either a 7-player single round robin, or as a 4-, 5- or 6-player double-round robin. Total number of games played is six to ten, depending on number of entrants and pairing option. Multiple entries permitted. Note: Entries are accumulated, and all sections are issued as soon as possible after the entry deadline

Time limit: 10 moves/30 days.

Entry fee $6 per section.

• CCLA SSF301
• CCLA SSF302
• CCLA SSF303
• CCLA SSF304
• CCLA SSF305
• CCLA SSF306

One round. No prizes. Entrants grouped by rating. Players paired as either a 7-player single round robin, or as a 4-, 5- or 6-player double-round robin. Total number of games played is six to ten, depending on number of entrants and pairing option. Multiple entries permitted.

Time limit: 10 moves/30 days.

Entry fee $6 per section.

• Winter Server Series #1
• Winter Server Series #10
• Winter Server Series #11
• Winter Server Series #2
• Winter Server Series #3
• Winter Server Series #4
• Winter Server Series #5
• Winter Server Series #6
• Winter Server Series #7
• Winter Server Series #8
• Winter Server Series #9

A one or two round event depending on the number of entrants. There are five rating classes , Master/Expert, A, B, C and D. A minimum of 3 entrants per class is required to hold a championship in that class. Classes C and D may be combined, depending on the number of entrants. Each winner of a round one section and all players scoring 75% or better advance to the final round of their class. First place prize in the finals is $20. Pairings may be single round robin or double round robin, depending on number of entrants in a class.
Time limit: 10 moves/30 days.
Entry fee $8.
Entry deadline: April 15.

• Class A Final
• Class B Final
• Class C Final
• Class D Final
• Class E Final
• M/EX Class Final

One round. No prizes. Entrants grouped by rating. Players paired as either a 7-player single round robin, or as a 4-, 5- or 6-player double-round robin. Total number of games played is six to ten, depending on number of entrants and pairing option. Multiple entries permitted. Note: Entries are accumulated, and all sections are issued as soon as possible after the entry deadline

Time limit: 10 moves/30 days.

Entry fee $6 per section.

• CCLA SSS2401
• CCLA SSS2402
• CCLA SSS2403
• CCLA SSS2404
• CCLA SSS2405
• CCLA SSS2406
• CCLA SSS2407

Traditional Server event. Entries close August 15th. $6 entry fee. No prizes. Entrants grouped by ratings. Players paired as either single game 7-player section, or a 4-, 5-, or 6- player double round robin sections. Time limit 10 moves/30 days. Use of chess engines is not permitted in this event.

• SrSS2401
• SrSS2402
• SrSS2403
• SrSS2404
• SrSS2405
• SrSS2406
• SrSS2407

Played annually, this special event is named in Herbert W. Gustafson's honor. When Mr. Gustafson passed away in 2008, he left a bequest to CCLA to support chess events like this, a semi-class event with sections of four players with two games per opponent. All games will be by server, with no chess engines allowed. The tournament is open to all residents of the United States and its territories, with no CCLA membership requirement and no entry fee. The prize for winning a section will be a $20 credit that can be used only for CCLA membership dues or, for CCLA members, as entry fees to CCLA events. Section prize is split in the event of a tie. NOTE: THERE IS NO FEE FOR THIS EVENT! SIMPLY SELECT PAY "DEDUCT FROM CCLA ACCOUNT".

• SG2401
• SG2402
• SG2403
• SG2404
• SG2405
• SG2406
• SG2407
• SG2408
• SG2409
• SG2410
• SG2411
• SG2412
• SG2413
• SG2414
• SG2415

One round. No prizes. Entrants grouped by rating. Players paired as either a 7-player single round robin, or as a 4-, 5- or 6-player double-round robin. Total number of games played is six to ten, depending on number of entrants and pairing option. Multiple entries permitted. No chess engines allowed.

Time limit: 10 moves/30 days.
Entry fee $6 per section.
Deadline for Entry: November 15

• SSF2401
• SSF2402
• SSF2403
• SSF2404
• SSF2405

This annual Postal Club Championship is open to the twelve highest-rated players who enter the tournament by the annual deadline. The winner receives a $50 prize and the title as the Annual Postal Club Champion. Second place receives a prize of $25, and third place receives a prize of $10. No multiple entries. Time limit 10 moves/30 days. Traditional rated postal event which does not allow the use of chess engines to aid in move selection.

• H20019

This is an open year round entry postal tournament. Sections are issued as soon as we have four players within a 300 point rating range. Entry fee is $5 with a prize of $10 for each section winner. Two games with each player. Time Limt 10 moves in 30 days. Traditional rated postal event which does not allow the use of chess engines to aid in move selection. Moves may be exchanged via US mails or email if both players agree to use email.

• P30001
• P30002
• P30003
• P30004
• P30005

CCLA Open Correspondence Chess Championship ratings under 1800.

• M10019

This annual Postal Club Championship is open to the twelve highest-rated players who enter the tournament by the annual deadline. The winner receives a $50 prize and the title as the Annual Postal Club Champion. Second place receives a prize of $25, and third place receives a prize of $10. No multiple entries. Time limit 10 moves/30 days. Traditional rated postal event which does not allow the use of chess engines to aid in move selection.

• H30019

This is an open year round entry postal tournament. Sections are issued as soon as we have four players within a 300 point rating range. Entry fee is $5 with a prize of $10 for each section winner. Two games with each player. Time Limt 10 moves in 30 days. Traditional rated postal event which does not allow the use of chess engines to aid in move selection. Moves may be exchanged via US mails or email if both players agree to use email.

• P40001
• P40002
• P40003
• P40004
• P40005

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.

• C24001 Castle Creech
• C24002 Izard Braudes
• C24003 Ettinger Castle
• C24004 Izard Both
• C24005 Woodfield Both

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.

• L31019
• L31029
• L31039
• L31049
• L31059
• L31069
• Overall Team Standings

This annual Postal Club Championship is open to the twelve highest-rated players who enter the tournament by the annual deadline. The winner receives a $50 prize and the title as the Annual Postal Club Champion. Second place receives a prize of $25, and third place receives a prize of $10. Entry fee is $8. No multiple entries. Time limit 10 moves/30 days. Traditional rated postal event which does not allow the use of chess engines to aid in move selection. Deadline for entries is September 15, 2024.

• H400019

CCLA Open Correspondence Chess Championship ratings under 1800.

• M20019

Annual tournament open to players rated 2000 and over. The event may be one or two rounds depending on the number of entrants and involve one or two games per opponent, depending on the number of players in a section. Section winners and ties advance to the final round. Multiple entries not permitted. Prizes: First place $50, second place $25 and third place $10.

Time limit: 10 moves/30 days.

Entry fee: $ 10.00

Entry deadline: April 15, 2024

• Server Championship Final