Event Overview
The ISCA Winter Chess Festival, hosted by the Indiana State Chess Association (ISCA), showcases a full weekend of competitive play with multiple USCF-rated sections, including the Closed Invitational Championship, Open, and Reserve sections. Beyond the main tournament, players can enjoy exciting side events such as the Saturday Swiss and Sunday Scholastic tournaments. Additional activities such as simuls & analysis sessions may also be organized based on participant interest. Join us as we celebrate and promote the game of chess across Indiana, bringing together players, families, and enthusiasts for a memorable winter weekend.
SCHEDULES and TIME CONTROLS:
Open and Reserve are 5-round Swisses:
Sat: 9:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM | Sun: 10:00 AM & 2:30 PM (all G/90 inc/30)
REGISTRATION:
Register For Open and Reserve HERE
Onsite registration before Saturday @ 9:00 AM
ENTRY FEES:
OPEN and RESERVE
On or before 12/31/2025: $75 ($10 discount to ISCA members)
All $15 more after early deadline.
Withdrawal before event subject to small administration fee.
$3 convenience fee if paying by credit card, not charged to ISCA members.
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SECTIONS and PRIZES: based on 50 paid entries (42 player turnout last year)
OPEN SECTION
Top Prizes
$250 | $175 | $125 | $100
Rating Category Prizes
Apportioned to Open and Reserve from a $1300 pool according to the rating distribution of the entries, as done in weekend British events.
RESERVE SECTION (U1700)
Top Prizes
$175 | $150 | $125 | $100
Rating Category Prizes
Apportioned to Open and Reserve from a $1300 pool according to the rating distribution of the entries, as done in weekend British events.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
All prizes paid electronically.
Bring board, set, and clock. Equipment not provided.
Provide Player USCF ID with all correspondence.
Half-point byes allowed in rounds 1-4, limit 2, must be committed before round 2.
CHIEF TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR:
NIKHIL MURUGAN
[email protected]
463-248-0190
100 Legion Lane
Pittsboro, IN 46167
United States