Day of Chess (FREE) at IndyPL's Central Library - USCF Rated & Unrated Sections

IndyPL's Day of Chess at Central Library, presented by Books & Rooks Chess Club with partners Cloud City Youth and Summit Chess Club.

Free RATED and UNRATED tournaments. Scholastic and Open section. Prizes for finalists. Free t-shirt first 50 to arrive day of tournament.

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):
11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST) - Please arrive by 10:30 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):
11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST) - Please arrive by 10:30 AM
G/25 minute + 5 sec increment
4 USCF Rated Games
PRO, RESERVE & NOVICE sections
USCF ID required
Apparel and Gear for prizes
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: CLICK TO REGISTER

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
This event is open to both Adults and Kids
Please renew or join USCF before July 24th @ JOIN USCF if you're playing in the rated sections
1st Round starts at 11 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