Indiana Senior Chess Championship 2025

State Championship Event
Carmel Lions Club
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Event Overview

USCF Rated; 4 Rounds SS; G/90+30
Rounds: 10:00 AM & 2:30 PM on both Saturday and Sunday
Eligibility: Open to players aged 50 or older as of July 28, 2025

Registration & Entry Fee:
Entry Fee: $60 ($10 ISCA Member Discount)
Late Fee: All entries $10 more after April 23
Registration: Register at IndianaChess.org
Deadline: Must be registered by 9:30 AM on April 26 to guarantee first-round pairing

Byes:
One 1/2 point bye available in rounds 1-3, must request before round one starts.

Prizes:
Prize Fund: $500 b/20
1st Place: $175; 2nd Place: $125
Rating Prizes: $300 allocated using the UK method
Top 3 Indiana Residents: Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals
Top Indiana Resident: Receives an invitation to the USCF Irwin Invitational (held in conjunction with the US Open in Middleton, WI, July 28-31, 2025)

Other Details:

  • Top 3 DGT boards will be live-streamed  
  • April Published Ratings Used
  • No cell phones/devices during play
  • All devices must be turned off (face-down on the table is acceptable)
  • No eating during games
  • Light concessions may be available for sale on-site
  • Water & Coffee will be provided
  • Please bring your own chess sets (a limited number of boards, sets, & clocks will be available if needed)
  • Carbon scoresheets will be provided. Players must turn in the signed top copy to report game results.
  • Side event: Summit Chess Club will organize side events on Saturday evening after Round 2 of the Senior event to help defray venue costs. More details coming soon.

Registrar: 
John E Herr

Chief Tournament Director:
Nikhil Murugan
Email: Summitchessclub@outlook.com
Phone: 463-248-0190
Please provide player USCF ID with all correspondence.

Address:

141 East Main Street
Carmel, IN 46033
United States

Sections:
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Lester VanMeter, Indiana State Chess Association
Email: president@indianachess.org
Phone: