Registration
Onsite registration for main sections before Friday @ 6:30 PM (3-day) & Saturday @ 9:30 AM (2-day) to ensure a first round pairing.
The pre-registration list is updated periodically and includes all registrations up to the stated time and date.
See below for registration for special events.
Entry Fees
Early Special
$100
On or before February 1
Open to ISCA members only. Anyone, including out-of-state players, may join ISCA before registering.
Standard
$155
February 2 to March 10
$15 discount off this entry fee for ISCA members. ISCA membership costs $15, so it is always worth joining.
Late
$170
On or after March 11
For all registrants. $140 for Patron ISCA members.
Re-Entry Fee: $50 before Saturday @ 9:30 AM. Cancellation of registration before event subject to $10 fee withheld from refund. $3 convenience fee if paying by credit card, not charged to ISCA members.
Save on all ISCA tournaments by becoming a member at indianachess.org. Titled players: feel free to contact the ISCA president (president@indianachess.org) regarding possible conditions available. They are limited, so act soon.
Schedules & Time Controls
All championship sections are 5-round Swisses.
3-Day Schedule
All rounds G/90 inc/30
| Friday |
7:00 PM |
| Saturday |
11:00 AM & 5:00 PM |
| Sunday |
10:00 AM & 3:45 PM |
2-Day Schedule
Rounds 1–2 G/60 inc/30
| Saturday |
10:00 AM & 1:30 PM |
| Then |
Merge with 3-day at 5:00 PM (G/90 inc/30) |
Half-point byes allowed in rounds 1–4, limit 2, must be committed before round 2. ISCA annual membership meeting Sunday @ 2:10 PM, after round 4 concludes.
Sections
1900+ 86th Annual Indiana State Chess Championship
Top Prizes $1200 | $900 | $500 | $300
U2300 Prizes $600 | $300
Top Indiana Resident Bonus $250 + Trophy | $175 | $125
Top Indiana Resident Seniors (must verify age before round 4) $125 age 60+ | $125 age 50–59
Top Indiana K–12 Player (must verify grade before round 4) $100
U2100 Indiana State Major Open Championship
Players rated below 1800 in this section must either have had a peak non-provisional rating of 1800+ or have earned a USCF 1st Category norm and must give proof of eligibility in comments at registration.
Top Prizes $800 | $500 | $300 | $200
U1900 Prizes $400 | $200
U1801 Indiana State Reserve Championship
Players rated below 1500 in this section must either have had a peak non-provisional rating of 1500+ or have earned a USCF 2nd Category norm and must give proof of eligibility in comments at registration.
Top Prizes* $800 | $500 | $300 | $200
U1600 Prizes (no unrated) $400 | $200
Top Indiana Resident Bonus $200 + Trophy | $100
U1500 Indiana State Chess Booster Championship
Players rated below 1200 in this section must either have had a peak non-provisional rating of 1200+ or have earned a USCF 4th Category norm and must give proof of eligibility in comments at registration.
Top Prizes* $800 | $500 | $300 | $200
U1300 Prizes (no unrated) $300 | $200 | $150
U1200 Indiana State Chess Novice Championship
Top Prizes (no unrated) $700 | $400 | $300 | $200
U1000 Prizes (no unrated) $300 | $200 | $150
Unrated Player Prizes (if at least 3 unrated players registered) $200 | $100
Special Events
Sat–Sun Future Champions (U1000)
U10005SS, G/60 inc/102-day event
Saturday & Sunday, March 13–14. Held concurrently with the Indiana Chess Congress @ La Quinta Inn & Suites Indianapolis South, 5120 Victory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203. 5SS, G/60 inc/10. Rounds: Saturday 10:00, 1:30, 4:00, Sunday 9:00, 11:45. Entry fee: $60 by March 10, $80 afterward ($15 scholastic discount, and/or $5 discount to ISCA members). Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Monetary prizes based on entries after registration has closed. ISCA swag for participants. Bring board, set, and clock. Registration link appears here on February 1.
Saturday Saturday Cyclone (1200+)
Saturday Rated Beginner Open (U1200 or unrated)
Cyclone: 1200+RBO: U1200 or unrated5SS, G/30+10
Saturday, March 13. Held concurrently with the Indiana Chess Congress @ La Quinta Inn & Suites Indianapolis South, 5120 Victory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203. Saturday Cyclone is open to players ever rated 1200+ or who have earned a USCF 4th Category norm. Rated Beginner Open is 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: $50 by March 10, $70 afterward ($5 discount to ISCA members). Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Monetary prizes based on entries after registration has closed. ISCA swag for participants. Bring board, set, and clock. Registration link appears here on February 1.
Sunday Sunday Quads
4-player quadsG/25 d53 rounds
Sunday, March 14. 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: $40 by March 10, $60 afterward ($5 discount to ISCA members). Prizes based on entries after registration has closed. ISCA swag and invitation to ISCA reception @ 2:00 PM Sunday for participants. Bring board, set, and clock. Registration link appears here on February 1.
General Information
- All prizes paid electronically via PayPal.
- Bring board, set, and clock. Equipment is not provided.
- Published March ratings will be used.
- In the State Championship section, all players must turn in their original signed scoresheet in addition to reporting results.
- In the State Championship section, players may be assigned to play on a broadcasted DGT board. They must play on that board if assigned to it. Games are broadcast on a 15 minute delay as part of fair play measures.
Chief Assistant Tournament Director
TBD
Annual ISCA Meeting and ISCA Member Reception
The ISCA Member Reception will start at 2:00 PM, immediately before the meeting. Annual ISCA Meeting: Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:10 PM, after round 4 concludes. Meeting restricted to current ISCA Members (join at indianachess.org).
Sections: 5
Grand Prix Points: 30
Prize Fund: $15,000
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No