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The Indy Chess inaugural...CROSSROADS of AMERICA OPEN
Friday, May 29 - Sunday, May 31, 2026
US Chess Enhanced Grand Prix Points: 50
PRE-REGISTERED PLAYERS: www.tinyurl.com/indychess (multiple tabs)
PLAYING VENUE:
Indiana Convention Center, Rooms 206-207
100 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225
TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
5 Sections with 2 schedules (3-Day and 2-Day)
Major (FIDE Rated, 1900+), Under 2100 (FIDE Rated), Under 1800, Under 1500, and Under 1200
$7,500 in prizes guaranteed
SECTIONS & PRIZES:
Major (FIDE Rated): $1200 — $600 — $400
Under 2100 (FIDE Rated): $1000 — $500 — $300
Under 1800: $800 — $400 — $200
Under 1500: $600 — $300 — $150
Under 1200: $400 — $200 — $100
Mixed Doubles: $200 — $150
Unrateds may not win more than $100 in U1200, $150 in U1500, $200 in U1800, or $300 in U2100.
ENTRY FEES:
$119 by 5/15 @ 11:59pm
$139 by 5/29 @ 6:00pm
GMs/IMs/WGMs email [email protected] for free entry code (no prize deduction)
3-day onsite entries after 6:00pm Friday receive ½-point bye for round 1
2-day onsite entries after 10:00am Saturday receive ½-point bye for round 1
1/2 point byes OK all rounds; must commit by end of round 2 (maximum 2 byes)
Re-entry available for $60 (no Major to Major)
TIME CONTROLS & PLAYING SCHEDULE:
3-day Schedule: G/90;+30 second increment
Friday 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m.
2-day Schedule: First two games G/60;d10, then merges with 3-day schedule
Saturday (G/60;d10) 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m.
Saturday (G/90;+30) 5:00 p.m.
Sunday (G/90;+30) 10:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m.
WALKWAY-CONNECTED HOTELS (see indychess.org for booking links):
1) Westin Indianapolis Downtown (directly across street, skyway access)
$159 (1 King bed) /$159 (Double) room rate until 4/29/26
All rooms include WiFi and 20% off parking
2) Embassy Suites Indianapolis Downtown (5-minute enclosed walk, 1.5 blocks away)
$169 (1 King bed) /$189 (2 Queen beds) room rate until 4/29/26
All rooms are suites (spacious!) and include breakfast, dinner hour appetizers and drinks, and WiFi
SIDE EVENTS:
Info/Registration for each at https://www.indychess.org/events
Saturday Night Blitz: 8:30p on Sat, 5/30 | 8ss, G/3+2 (four double rounds) | Entry fee $20 by 5/29 ($25 after) | $300 b/30
Scholastic Sunday: 2:00p on Sun, 5/31 | 4ss, G/25;+5 | Entry fee $25 by 5/30 ($30 after) | Trophies for 5 sections (Casual, 3rd G&U, 6th G&U, 12th G&U, and Premiere (1000+ rated)
OTHER:
Boards, sets, and clocks provided; top boards may be livestreamed
Refunds are subject to $15 processing fee
Discounts available for Indy Chess members and ISCA members (email [email protected] for discount codes).
FIDE rules apply for the FIDE rated sections (Major and U2100).
US Chess rules apply for the non-FIDE rated sections (U1800, U1500, and U1200).
For Indy Chess event specific rules/clarifications, see link here.
QUESTIONS:
Email organizer Mike Chapuran of Indy Chess at [email protected].
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