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
February 28, 2026
2nd Annual Westfield Sections & Indy Chess Congress Entry Prize
Westfield, IN
4SS G/60+10
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March 7, 2026
ISCA Blitz Championship 2026
Carmel, IN
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March 13-15, 2026
Indiana Chess Congress & 85th State Championship
Indianapolis, IN
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March 14, 2026
Saturday Rated Beginner Open (U1200 or unrated)
Indianapolis, IN
5SS, G/30+10
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Held concurrently with the Indiana Chess Congress. La Quinta Inn & Suites Indianapolis South, 5120 Victory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203. Open to players under 1200 or unrated. 5-round Swiss, G/30+10. Rounds: 10:30, 12:30, 2:00, 3:30, 5:00. Entry fee: $60 ($5 discount to ISCA members). Register online at link above. Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Monetary prizes based on entries after registration has closed. ISCA swag for participants. Bring board, set, and clock.
March 14, 2026
Saturday Cyclone (1200+)
Indianapolis, IN
5SS, G/30+10
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Held concurrently with the Indiana Chess Congress. La Quinta Inn & Suites Indianapolis South, 5120 Victory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203. Open to players who have ever been rated 1200+ or who have earned a USCF 4th Category norm. 5-round Swiss, G/30+10. Rounds: 10:30, 12:30, 2:00, 3:30, 5:00. Entry fee: $60 ($5 discount to ISCA members). Register online at link above. Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Monetary prizes based on entries after registration has closed. ISCA swag for participants. Bring board, set, and clock.
March 15, 2026
Sunday Quads
Indianapolis, IN
Quads, G/25 d5
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Held concurrently with the Indiana Chess Congress. La Quinta Inn & Suites Indianapolis South, 5120 Victory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203. Players will be divided by rating into 4-player quads. G/25 d5. Three rounds: Rd 1 at 10:30, then subsequent rounds ASAP. Entry fee: $35 ($5 discount to ISCA members). Register online at link above. Prizes based on entries after registration has closed. ISCA swag for participants. Bring board, set, and clock.
March 21, 2026
Evansville Spring Open
Evansville, IN
G/60+10
(ZAXBYS IS GUARANTEEING $100 of any PF.) 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.
March 28, 2026
Day of Chess by IPL Books and Rooks Chess Club
Indianapolis, IN
G/25+5
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June 20, 2026
Michigantown Madness
Michigantown, IN
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.