Day of Chess

Free to play RATED and UNRATED tournaments. Prizes for finalists. Free t-shirt for first 50 to sign in on day of tournament.

IndyPL's Day of Chess at Central Library, presented by Books & Rooks Chess Club with partners Cloud City Youth and Summit Chess Club.

First 50 players to sign in on day of tournament receive free Books & Rooks t-shirt.

Rated and Unrated Tournaments. G/25+5 sec increment time control. Free and open to all. Rated Tournament requires USCF membership. Casual Play available.

Unrated Tournament with prizes for finalists (number of finalists depending on number of registrants). G/25+5 time control. A great way to compete in your first tournament. No USCF membership required.

A FREE USCF rated tournament (players must have a USCF membership to play in the rated section) with sections based on rating and age. Registration required.

Scholastic Sections (K-12):
11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST)
G/25 minute + 5 sec increment
4 USCF Rated Games
3U, 6U, 8U & 12U sections
USCF ID required
Trophies & Medals
TD may combine sections based on the number of participants

OPEN Sections (Adults & Kids):
11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST)
G/25 minute + 5 sec increment
4 USCF Rated Games
PRO, RESERVE & NOVICE sections
USCF ID required
Apparel and Gear for prizes
TD may combine sections based on the number of participants

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Host or Publisher IndyPL, Books & Rooks, Cloud City Youth, Summit Chess