Event Overview
Limit 150 Players
5 round Swiss Tournament
G/40 minute + 10 sec increment
USCF Regular and Quick Rated
August Published Ratings Used
Christ United Methodist Church
8540 US-31 S Indianapolis, IN 46227
Pre-registration player list updated daily
FOUR SECTIONS!
Heavyweight (1801+)
Middleweight (1401-1800)
Welterweight (1001-1400)
Featherweight (unrated-1000)
Play in a real 16 foot wrestling ring!
The top board from each section will play inside of the ring!
PRIZES:
Heavyweight (1801+)
1st $600 + Custom Chess Wrestling Belt
2nd $400
3rd $200
Bonus Prizes:
Top Senior = $50 plus $50 tournament voucher
Best Costume = $50
Top K-12 = Trophy
Middleweight (1401-1800)
1st $400 + Custom Chess Wrestling Belt
2nd $250
3rd $150
Bonus Prizes:
Top Senior = $50 plus $50 tournament voucher
Best Costume = $50
Top K-12 = Trophy
Welterweight (1001-1400)
1st $300 + Custom Chess Wrestling Belt
2nd $200
3rd $100
Bonus Prizes:
Top Senior = $50 plus $50 tournament voucher
Best Costume = $50
Top K-12 = Trophy
Featherweight (Unrated-1000)
1st = Custom Chess Wrestling Belt
2nd - 6th = Trophies
7th -15th = Medals
Bonus Prizes:
Top Senior = $50 plus $50 tournament voucher
Best Costume = $50
Top K-12 = Trophy
Tiebreaks used for Belts / Trophies / Medals
ENTRY FEE:
$65 by August 5th (early discount)
$85 after August 5th
$110 on site
FEATHERWEIGHT ENTRY:
Same as above, but $20 less
ok to play up one section
just pay the regular fee
DISCOUNTS:
$10 less to Seniors (50+)
$5 less to current ISCA members
$5 less to current Indy Chess members
FM IM GM = Free Entry No Deduction
Players can play up one section, add $20
Must be within 200 points of section
REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
PayPal:
add $3 per player to cover PayPal fee
Please include:
USCF ID #
Your Section
August Published Rating
Your contact info to send confirmation
Card by Phone:
Call 317-286-6183
Player pays $10 CC fee per entry
$10 for all refunds
Local Players:
You can prepay in-person for early discount
Must be paid by August 5th
FAIR PLAY GUIDELINES:
All devices off, face down on table ok
No cell phones / devices during play
On-call workers / physicians - see TD
Only USCF approved notation devices allowed
ROUNDS:
R1 9:00 AM
R2 11:30 AM
R3 1:30 PM
R4 3:30 PM
R5 5:30 PM
Awards asap afterwards
PARENTS / COACHES:
The last round can start early if both players agree
If you must leave before awards, see organizer
All trophies / medals can be shipped (pay shipping)
Prizes will be paid out within 24 hours
RATED BLITZ TOURNAMENT (OPTIONAL)
Chesslemania 2 Blitz Championship!
starts at 8:30 PM, finish by 10 PM
OPEN 12 Round Swiss
Time control: G/3 minute + 2 inc
USCF Blitz Rated
Blitz Entry Fee: $20
Blitz Prizes b/30
Open 1st $120 2nd $80
U1600 1st $60 2nd $40
CHECKING IN:
On-site (late registration) 7:30 - 8:30 AM
Ok to check in via text if you've prepaid
Include your name and section in the text
Cell: 317-286-6183
Tournament starts at 9 AM (Eastern Time)
DETAILS:
Official USCF Rated Event
Please renew or join USCF by Aug 12th
https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
Limit 1 bye, commit before round 2
You can bring your own snacks and drinks
No eating during game
No RED drinks (stains carpet)
All cups must have lids
No refunds after August 5th
Prize Fund based on 100 paid entries
Prizes usually paid electronically within 24 hours
TD may combine sections based on turnout
(2022 Chesslemania had 110 players)
2022 Chesslemania Results Link
Provisional ratings used if otherwise unrated
Unrated can play up at TD discretion
Top Boards may be livestreamed
Coffee available
Many restaurants within 5 minutes
Please bring equipment if possible
Preset your clock (g/40+10)
Large separate area for players and parents
Parent lounge
Wi-Fi
Coffee on site
Huge playing hall
Great lighting
All levels are welcome to join us
Questions: Call, text or email anytime
Facebook: B C Chess Club for photos and updates
8540 US-31 S
Indianapolis, IN 46227
United States