Scholastic Sunday by Indy Chess

All students 18 and under are welcome to play in this monthly rated scholastic chess tournament to earn trophies, organized by Indy Chess at St. Thomas Aquinas School (4600 N Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208).  This event typically occurs the fourth Sunday of the month (with exceptions to avoid holidays, state tourneys, Indy 500, etc.).

This is a great introductory tournament for kids new to scholastic chess.  We also have a lot of regulars who come back month after month.  All are welcome, but as it is rated chess, it is good for kids to know how the pieces move already as that can't be taught during games.

Details:

• Please register in advance at www.indychess.org/events.  Registration will ask for player name, grade, and USCF ID#.
• Check-in for event is 12:20-12:40pm.  Anyone arriving after 12:40pm without notifying the tournament director (317-429-6952) will not be paired in round one.
• Three round Swiss-style tournament: Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m., and then immediately after prior round (approximately 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.).
• Games are 25 minutes + 5-second increment (G/25;+5).  Affects regular and quick USCF ratings.
• Notation is encouraged for all kids 4th grade and up.  We have students available for peer notation instruction at 12:20pm.  All players who notate three games will get to choose a prize out of the bin at the end of the tournament.
• Boards, pieces, clocks, and notation sheets provided for first timers.  Kids playing in their fourth (or more) tournament should consider investing in a tournament set and basic clock (example: (https://www.uscfsales.com/standard-chess-set-combination-single-weighted-regulation-pieces-vinyl-chessboard-standard-bag.html).
• Players MUST be a member of US Chess Federation to play.  Scholastic registration is $20/yr, and can be done here: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess.
• The event entry fee is $15, and is payable online at the registration website above.
  • Members of Indy Chess get a $5 discount and register for only $10.  Indy Chess membership is available at www.indychess.org/membership, is $45/yr ($65/family), and gets $5 discounts to Indy Chess weekly chess nights on Tuesdays year round with kids' workshops and casual competitions, plus discounts of $10 to summer camps, and more.  Indy Chess membership is optional and is separate from membership in USCF (which is required).
• Trophies are awarded to first second and third place in each section.  Three-minute blitz playoffs are done at 4pm to determine winners in case of ties.
• Kids are expected to be divided into three sections: 3rd Grade & Under, 6th Grade & Under, and 12th Grade & Under.  Tournament director reserves right to re-divide or combine sections based on turnout.
• Light concessions are available for purchase.

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Tournament Director is Mike Chapuran (c317-429-6952)