NECA CHESS

🏆 Today, May 30, NECA is honored to support Make-A-Wish Connecticut at their wonderful event in Trumbull.
A huge thank you to the organization for this beautiful recognition, and an even bigger shoutout to Max! Max is a brave 9-year-old fighting lymphoma whose ultimate wish is to become a chess master. We are thrilled to support an organization that brings hope and strength to local children when they need it most. Keep playing, Max! ♟️✨

We are proudly fundraising for Make-A-Wish– will you join me by donating today?

When a wish is granted, a child replaces fear with confidence, sadness with joy and anxiety with hope. The majority of wish kids go on to beat their critical illnesses, and research shows that a wish can help children build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight – giving them a better chance of surviving and thriving.

NECA is a proud sponsor and we would be honored for you to be too! Scan the QR code below or click on the link to donate.
https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishConnecticut?pg=personal&px=11487827&fr_id=7442

Successful tournament today at King School in Stamford Sunday May 3rd, 2026. Thanks to all the parents and the determined 100 competitors!

🏆 Team Standings (Top 6)

1. Hindley School in Darien— 13.0 points
* Strong depth (12 players)
* Top scorers: Robert Braylovskiy (4.0), Chips Gostling (3.5)

2. Royle School in Darien— 11.5 points
* Same score as King but fewer players (5 total)
* Very efficient scoring
* Top: Smith Dias

3.King School in Stamford— 11.5 points
* Close second with 11 players
* Top scorers: Knox Cribbin (4.0), Antek Chociej (3.0)

4. Greenwich Country Day School (GCDS) — 10.5 points
* Leaders: Poppy Bruce (3.0), Dylan Vissicchio (3.0)

5. Ox Ridge School in Darien— 10.5 points
* Also tied with GCDS
* Top: Leo Sarver (4.0)

6. Bi-Cultural Day School in Stamford— 10.0 points
* Smaller roster (7 players)
* Standouts: Maxim Lysenko (4.0)