Three students competed in the CSCA 2025 New England Rapid Championship held on November 22 at the East Hartford-Raymond Library. 36 players from six states took part in the event, including four titled players. The tournament consisted of 10 rounds of play at G/10+3 time control. SHU senior, Aidan Shamas, took 3rd place in the U1800 section and SHU freshman, Sam Deeney, took 3rd place on tiebreaks in the U1200 section.

Sacred Heart student results:

Under 1800 Section:

· Aidan Shamas – 7.0, 3rd place

· Forde Todd – 3.5

Under 1200 Section:

· Sam Deeney – 6.0, 3rd place on tie breaks Final Standings: https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/Raymond.25.stn.pdf US Chess Rating Report: https://ratings.uschess.org/event/202511220773 To learn more about Chess at SHU, please email chess@sacredheart.edu.