Day of Chess (FREE) at IndyPL's Central Library - USCF Rated (OPEN & K-12) & Unrated Sections By IndyPL, Books & Rooks, Cloud City Youth, Summit Chess Club

One Day: Two Tournaments
A FREE casual, arena style chess tournament. Play as many or as few games as you would like; it's up to you. Players will be paired with assistance from the tournament director. A casual, free, and open to everyone chess experience. Registration not required.

A FREE USCF rated tournament - Players must have a USCF membership to play in the rated section) with sections based on rating and age. Registration required.

SECTIONS:
Scholastic Sections (K-12):
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST) - Please arrive by 10 AM
G/25 minute + 5 sec increment
4 USCF Rated Games
3U, 6U, 8U & 12U sections
USCF ID required
Trophies/Medals - TBD
TD may combine sections based on the number of participants
Players may play up if desired

OPEN Sections (Adults & Kids):
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST) - Please arrive by 10 AM
G/25 minute + 5 sec increment
4 USCF Rated Games
PRO (1800+), RESERVE (U1800) & NOVICE (U1200) sections
USCF ID required
Trophies/Medals - TBD
TD may combine sections based on the number of participants
Players may play up one section; Must be within 200 points of section

UNRATED/CASUAL Arena:
Open to all ages and skills
USCF ID not required

REGISTRATION LINK: Will be posted soon...

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
This event is open to both Adults and Kids
Please renew or join USCF before October 15th @ https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess if you're playing in the rated sections
1st Round starts at 10:30 am EST; Next rounds ASAP;
One 1/2 point bye allowed and request prior Round 2
No cell phones / devices during play; All devices off, face down on table is okay
Only USCF approved notation devices allowed
No eating during game
TD may combine sections based on turnout
Chess sets/Clock/Notation sheets provided

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR:
Nikhil Murugan
Summit Chess Club
463-248-0190
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/iNikhilMurugan