Chess.com is proud to announce that the Collegiate Chess League is returning for the 2022-2023 academic year in partnership with NACE Starleague, the largest collegiate esports league in North America. The Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 seasons will feature a combined $50,000 prize pool and give college students of all skill levels the opportunity to participate and represent their schools in the ultimate chess competition for college students.

The Fall 2022 Season action kicks off on October 1 with a $20,000 prize fund, while the Spring 2023 Season will have a $30,000 prize fund and a different format. 

In the Fall season, players will channel their school spirit and compete in a series of rapid games to defeat rival colleges. Unlike previous editions, this event will feature players competing individually to represent their clubs. In previous editions, fans could enjoy the brilliant chess brought by grandmasters like Awonder Liang, Nicolas Checa, Grigoriy Oparin, Andrew Tang, and more. Competitors will be ready to bring their A-games once more and bust out their best moves to overcome their rivals to take the gold to their clubs.

Fans will also appreciate the live broadcasts on CCL’s Twitch channel, with not-so-beautiful but equally enjoyable time scrambles, blunders, throws, and drama that only the Collegiate Chess League can provide:

Registration for the event kicks off on August 1. Fill out the interest form below if you’re a college player and would like to get an update when registration opens.

College students will also be able to play in the Spring Season, which features the team format CCL fans and players are used to. The Spring 2023 season will feature a $30,000 prize fund and the best college chess action, so stay tuned for future announcements! Head over to the event’s official website for more information and details about how to register for the upcoming CCL seasons. You can also join the official discord server to stay up to date on all future announcements and to connect with other students and clubs in the league.