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.
SCHEDULE and TIME CONTROL:
Saturday Swiss is 4-round Swiss:
Sat: 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:15 PM (all G/45 d10)
REGISTRATION:
Register for Saturday Swiss HERE
Onsite registration before Saturday @ 9:00 AM
ENTRY FEES:
$45 by 12/31/2025 ($5 ISCA discount)
$5 more afterward
$3 convenience fee if paying by credit card, not charged to ISCA members.
Save on all ISCA tournaments by becoming a member at https://www.indianachess.org
SECTIONS and PRIZES:
Sections will be determined based on turnout at the TD’s discretion.
Medals to TOP 3; Prize money according to entries.
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