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SRM and UTD advance to CCL finals after semis victories
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The SRM Institute of Science and Technology and the University of Texas-Dallas have reached the finals of the spring 2026 Collegiate Chess League season, guaranteeing a new champion after St. Louis University and the University of Missouri-Columbia won the previous seven titles. SRM defeated SLU 9.5-6.5 in the semifinals, while UTD beat Mizzou 8.5-3.5. The final matchup is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 at 2 p.m. EDT.
The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) secured its first Collegiate Chess League (CCL) title in the spring 2026 season, defeating SRM Institute of Science and Technology 9.5-6.5 in the finals. After losing the fall 2025 finals to St. Louis University, UTD delivered a strong team performance with all players scoring between 1.5 and 3 points.