Upcoming Tournaments
Most tournaments are played under the official rules and auspices of the United States Chess Federation (USCF). For such tournaments, USCF membership is required as a condition of participation.
Open Events
January 17, 2026
Winter Tornado by IndyChess
Indianapolis, IN
4 SS, G/60+10
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January 17, 2026
Evansville Winter Open
Evansville, IN
4 SS, G/60+10 (New time control!)
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#, 812-618-8700. 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.
January 31, 2026
11th Southern Indiana Open and Reserve (U1800)
Bloomington, IN
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4 SS, G/70+10
Holiday Inn, 1710 N. Kinser Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404.HR $99(reserve by 1/17) , EF: $65 in Advance if by 1/29, $80 at site (both $10 less for ISCA members), Reg: 8:00-8:45AM, Rds: 9:00,12:30, 3:00, 6:00, PF $1800 b/46, Open $380, $280, A$180. Reserve (U1800) $265, $165, C $155 ,D/E $155, Top Unrated $110, Entries in Advance at Indianachess.org starting January 10, or mail to (must be rcvd by 1/29) Craig Hines, 613 North Park Dr., Evansville, IN, 47710, email: Mrsci2740@hotmail.com, 812-618-8700 ,1 bye Rds 1-3 ( claimed by Rd 2), NS, NC, W. US Chess Federation membership REQUIRED; please join at uschess.org BEFORE registering for tnmt online or at site 48 hrs before tnmt! Bring set, board and clock. ALL PRIZES WILL BE PAID ELECTRONICALLY.
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February 21, 2026
2nd Annual B-Town Blizzard Scholastic & Open
Featuring GM Sam Khanin
Bloomington, IN
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Click here for February 21-22 weekend events with GM Khanin
March 13-15, 2026
Indiana Chess Congress & 85th State Championship
Indianapolis, IN
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Scholastic Events
Scholastic Chess of Indiana Calendar
CYO Chess
IndyChess (Club Meetings, Scholastic Sunday Tournaments, Summer Camps, and more)
Monthly Hoosier Scholastic
Hoosier Chess Academy
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
Donley Chess Center
Logansport, IN
USCF-rated rapid event on second Tuesday of each month
USCF-rated blitz event on fourth Tuesday of each month
Three Tables Chess & Louisville Chess Returns
New Albany, IN
Upcoming Instances
Online Events
See our page on ISCA Online Tournaments for full information.