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April 26-27, 2025
Indiana Senior Chess Championship
Carmel, IN
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Preregistration List
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4SS, G/90+30
Open to players who will be age 50 or older on July 28, 2025. Top Indiana resident will receive an invitation to the USCF Irwin Invitational. Carmel Lions Club, 141 East Main St, Carmel, IN 46033. Rounds at 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM Saturday and Sunday. Prizes (based on 20 entries): 1st $175, 2nd $125, Gold/Silver/Bronze medals to top 3, $300 allocated to rating prizes determined by makeup of the field. Entry fee: $60 ($10 discount for ISCA members), $10 more after 4/23. Register at link above. Must be registered by 9:30 A.M. on 4/26 to guarantee first round pairing. One 1/2-point bye available in rounds 1-3, which must be requested before round 1 starts.
April 26, 2025
ISCA Over-21 Chess Tornado - Canceled
Carmel, IN
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Tournament Details
4SS, G/60 inc/10
April 26, 2025
SCI Indiana Girls' Championship
Indianapolis, IN
Tournament Details
April 27, 2025
ISCA Over-21 Sunday Quads
Carmel, IN
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Tournament Details
Quads, G/60 inc/10
May 3, 2025
Superhero Showdown by IndyChess
Indianapolis, IN
4SS, G/60 inc/10
Tournament Details
May 17, 2025
2025 Evansville Spring Open
Evansville, IN
4SS, G/70 d10
Salem United Methodist Church, 6311 Kratzville Rd, Evansville, IN 47710. Registration (day of tnmt only) 8:30-9:15 CST, 1st Round 9:30, 2nd 12:30, others ASAP. Prizes (based on 16 entries): 1st $125, Class A,B,C,D/under, $65. Entry fee: $30 (No checks/cards at site). Questions: Email: mrsci2740@hotmail.com, ph# 812-423-2996, cell 812-618-8700 (day of tnmt only). 1 bye if requested before round 2, NO last round byes. NS, NC. No food at table. US Chess membership required. Please join or renew membership 48 hours before tournament. Bring equipment.
May 24, 2025
SCC Memorial Day Open and Scholastic
Carmel, IN
Open: 4SS, G/30+10
Open Details
Scholastic: 3 or 4 SS, G/25+5
Scholastic Details
June 7, 2025
Ben Harris Open and Scholastic
Bloomington, IN
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June 21, 2025
Michigantown Madness
Michigantown, IN
4SS, G/70 inc/10
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July 19, 2025
SCC International Chess Day Open and Scholastic
Carmel, IN
Open: 4SS, G/30+10
Open Details
Scholastic: 3 or 4 SS, G/25+5
Scholastic Details
August 22-24, 2025
20th Annual Indianapolis Open
Indianapolis, IN
5SS, 40/80 SD/30; d30 (or 2-day option rounds 1-2 at G/60 d10)
Tournament Details
September 27, 2025
SCC Fall Open and Scholastic
Carmel, IN
Open: 4SS, G/30+10
Open Details
Scholastic: 3 or 4 SS, G/25+5
Scholastic Details
October 4, 2025
Indiana Team Chess Championship
Pittsboro, IN
4SS as 4-on-4 teams, G/60 inc/10
More details to be announced soon.
October 11, 2025
SCC Fall Open and Scholastic
Carmel, IN
Open: 4SS, G/30+10
Open Details
Scholastic: 3 or 4 SS, G/25+5
Scholastic Details
November 29, 2025
SCC Fall Open and Scholastic
Carmel, IN
Open: 4SS, G/30+10
Open Details
Scholastic: 3 or 4 SS, G/25+5
Scholastic Details
Scholastic Events
Scholastic Chess of Indiana Calendar
CYO Chess
IndyChess (Club Meetings, Scholastic Sunday Tournaments, Summer Camps, and more)
Monthly Hoosier Scholastic
Recurring Events
Weekly Tuesday Chess Night
Indianapolis, IN
https://new.uschess.org/weekly-tuesday-chess-night
3SS, G/25 inc/5
Tuesday Night Knockouts!
Indianapolis, IN
https://new.uschess.org/tuesday-night-knockouts
16-player knockout, G/5 inc/2
Downtown Blitz!
Indianapolis, IN
https://new.uschess.org/downtown-blitz
Wednesdays, 2x5SS, G/3 inc/2
4 Rated Games Friday!
Indianapolis, IN
https://new.uschess.org/4-rated-games-friday
G/25 inc/5
Quads Chess Tournaments
West Lafayette, IN
Upcoming Instances
Morning and afternoon sessions
Three Tables Chess & Louisville Chess Returns
New Albany, IN
Upcoming Instances
Online Events
See our page on ISCA Online Tournaments for full information.