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
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
October 18, 2025
Ben Harris Open & Scholastic
Bloomington, IN
Information at Hoosier Chess Academy
Open: 4SS, G/60+10
Scholastic: 4SS, G/30+10
November 15, 2025
Evansville Late Fall Open
Evansville, IN
4SS, G/60+10
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.
November 22, 2025
Turkey Tornado III
Indianapolis, IN
4SS, G/60+10
Information
November 29, 2025
SCC Thanksgiving Open and Scholastic
Carmel, IN
Open: 4SS, G/30+10
Open Details
Scholastic: 3 or 4 SS, G/25+5
Scholastic Details
December 6, 2025
Kentucky Team Chess Championship and Dennis Gogel Memorial
Sellersburg, IN
4-round team vs. team Swiss, G/50+10
Information
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
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.