# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Scholastic Sunday Chess Tournament
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Kids who have learned how the pieces move and some basic strategy are welcome to enter the world of rated chess tournaments!  All school-aged kids from kindergarten to 12th grade are welcome.  Walk-ins are discouraged, as we would appreciate all registering online in advance.  The chess playing room is a silent atmosphere to enable maximum concentration.

For the "rated" tournament, all players MUST be members of the US Chess Federation ($24/year).  Before registering for the rated event, become a member of USCF here (you will need to write down your child's USCF ID#).  However, being a member of Indy Chess--our local club--at $50/year/student or $75/year/family is optional.  If interested, you can do that here to get a $5 discount on this event and every other one you attend this year with us, including Weekly Tuesdays, and support the growth of chess in Indy!

Here are the details:

Check-in on site: 1:45-2:00pm at DOOR 15.  Games start right after a player meeting at 2:15pm.

4ss: Four rounds in a "Swiss" system.  A Swiss tournament--the most common chess form--means every player plays every round, with future rounds pairing those who won and those who lost.  Up to two 1/2-point byes can be requested by emailing info@indychess.org or telling the tournament director at the event which rounds you would like byes.  Note: Premiere section is 3 rounds only.

G/25+5: Games are 25 minutes on each players clock, plus 5 seconds added to a player's time when they hit the clock every move.

USCF-rated: All players must be members of the US Chess Federation and provide a member ID# in online registration.  This will give each child a "rating" in chess that will follow them with each tournament they play.  Ratings are in blitz, quick, and regular play, and the 25+5 time control affects their regular and their quick rating.

Entry fee for rated sections is $24/kid, or $19 for members of Indy Chess (Casual entry fee is $14).

Kids rated under 1000 are divided into three  sections so kids play only those in their age group (e.g., 3rd Grade & Under, 6th Grade & Under, and 12th Grade & Under).  Want your child to "play up?"  Just email Mike at info@indychess.org.  Notation is optional but encouraged in these sections.

PREMIERE SECTIONS: There is at least one "Premiere" section for kids rated 1000 or above (published rating from the 1st of the month or live rating used upon request).  Notation is required in the Premiere sections.  Premiere section may be split into two sections at TD discretion to ensure less than eight players in a section.

Casual Tournament:

Alongside the rated tournament, kids can instead register for a casual tournament (i.e., unrated) which will begin at the same time.  The games will be optionally clocked, notation is not required, and the tournament director will determine section splits based on turnout.  It will be a Swiss tournament (i.e., all players play all rounds, unless someone gets a bye due to an odd number).  There will be four rounds.  There are trophies for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners!

Other details:

Children under 12 years old must have an adult present and responsible for them, unless the parent/guardian has the permission of the tournament director.

Concessions are typically available for sale by St. Monica, including hot food!

An outside playground is available.

Parents may watch chess silently from the bleachers in the gym, or sit at tables in the cafeteria.  There is a guest WiFi network.

The site is wheelchair accessible.

Parking is free in the school lot (Door 15 is located near the southeast side of the building), but is sometimes full right at 1:45p due to a church function.  Parking on a nearby street for overflow is available.

Chess sets, clocks, and notation sheets are provided for all players.

Trophies are provided to the top five finishers in each of the three lower sections.  In the premiere section, there are trophies and a $50 Amazon gift card goes to the winner (decided by 5+0 blitz playoff if need be, Black/White randomly chosen).  There are medals for biggest upset (unrated does not qualify).

Players who notate at least one game get to pick a prize from the bin at the end of the tournament!  Learn how to notate chess moves on YouTube.

Questions?  Email Mike at info@indychess.org.  We hope to see you there!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/scholastic-sunday-chess-tournament/200030408576417
- **Event Categories**: tournaments, sports, kids, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Indianapolis
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: St. Monica School
- **lat**: 39.866
- **long**: -86.19969
- **full address**: St. Monica School, 6131 N Michigan Rd,Indianapolis,IN,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Scholastic Sunday Chess Tournament being held?
  - **A:** Scholastic Sunday Chess Tournament takes place on Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at St. Monica School, 6131 N Michigan Rd,Indianapolis,IN,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Scholastic Sunday Chess Tournament?
  - **A:** Scholastic Sunday Chess Tournament is organized by Indy Chess.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Scholastic Sunday Chess Tournament is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Indianapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Scholastic Sunday Chess Tournament sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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