Hoosier Chess Academy

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Hoosier Chess Academy Our mission is to build a chess community that welcomes all people. We create opportunities to grow and connect while developing 21st-century skills.

A nonprofit organization committed to providing chess opportunities to PK-12 children and adults in Southern Indiana.

🎃 The Spine-Chilling Swiss is just THREE DAYS AWAY!Looking for something fun to do with the kids this Sunday? Join us fo...
10/15/2026

🎃 The Spine-Chilling Swiss is just THREE DAYS AWAY!

Looking for something fun to do with the kids this Sunday? Join us for a Halloween-themed afternoon of chess, creativity, and friendly competition!

This Sunday, October 18, the Hoosier Chess Circuit gets a spooky makeover, featuring:

* Halloween crafts for kids to enjoy between rounds!
* Spooky treats to keep our chess players fueled!
* A prize for the best costume! Costumes are encouraged, but completely optional.
* Rated and unrated chess for students in grades PK–12, including complete beginners!
* Free game analysis and coaching, medals for top finishers, and HCA leaderboard points!

When: Sunday, October 18 | 1:15–5 PM
Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 2200 S High St, Bloomington

Can’t stay the whole afternoon? That’s okay! Players are welcome to participate in just part of the event.

Registration is only $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Free registration is available for children receiving free or reduced-price lunch and families receiving public assistance.

Register at register.hcachess.org.

And remember, we’re introducing a NEW THEME EVERY MONTH to the Hoosier Chess Circuit! This Sunday is just the beginning.

Bring your best moves, your Halloween spirit, and maybe even your spookiest costume.

Ghostly gambits, sinister skewers, and spine-chilling checkmates await! ♟️

We hope to see you Sunday!

🎃 The Hoosier Chess Circuit is getting SPOOKY this Sunday!Introducing The Spine-Chilling Swiss, our first themed Hoosier...
10/13/2026

🎃 The Hoosier Chess Circuit is getting SPOOKY this Sunday!

Introducing The Spine-Chilling Swiss, our first themed Hoosier Chess Circuit competition!

We’re bringing something new to the Circuit: a different theme every month, with special activities and surprises to make each event even more exciting for players and families!

This Sunday, October 18, join us for an afternoon featuring:

* Halloween crafts and spooky treats!
* A best-costume contest with a prize! Costumes are encouraged, but not required.
* Rated and unrated chess competitions for grades PK–12, including beginners!
* Free on-site game analysis and coaching!
* Medals for top finishers and HCA leaderboard points!

When: Sunday, October 18, 1:15–5:00 PM
Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 2200 S High St, Bloomington

Can’t stay the entire afternoon? No problem! Players can participate in part of the event, with flexible scheduling options available.

Whether you’re competing for your first medal or working toward a new US Chess rating milestone, there’s a place for you at the Circuit!

Register in advance for just $5 at register.hcachess.org ($10 on-site). Free participation is available for qualifying families.

Come experience the first of many themed Circuit competitions. We can’t wait to see you Sunday!

It’s such an honor to organize the Ben Harris every year, especially when it falls on National Chess Day! Thanks to all ...
10/13/2026

It’s such an honor to organize the Ben Harris every year, especially when it falls on National Chess Day! Thanks to all 52 players, ages 6-80, who came out to celebrate the legacy of Ben and the vibrant local chess community in Southern Indiana.

A huge thanks to the following amazing people and entities:

- Engraving and Stamp Center, Inc. for the utterly gorgeous trophies
- Bucceto's Pizza Pasta for the scrumptious local pizzas at a nonprofit-friendly rate
- Rebecca Harris for her unwavering support, kindness, and dedication
- Faith Lutheran Church for continuing to allow us to utilize their space for our public programs and tournaments
- Jimmy Brown, Adrian Polit, Logan Kinman, and anyone else who helped with setup and tear-down
- All the players and families who joined HCA for the day—thanks for spending your day here!

Congrats to Maryam winning Elementary, Ramir and Dat tying for first in Secondary, Jimmy Lin winning Upper/Lower Open, and Agostino winning Novice! 🏆

👉Crosstable: https://ratings.uschess.org/event/202610101033

Entry is still $10-20 for the Ben Harris tournament on Saturday, October 10, on National Chess Day! For kids, there are ...
10/03/2026

Entry is still $10-20 for the Ben Harris tournament on Saturday, October 10, on National Chess Day! For kids, there are trophies and gift cards. For adults, there are $500 in cash prizes. Fun and good chess for all ages!

👉 register.hcachess.org / hcachess.org/tournaments

Today is the last day to register for the Ben Harris Scholastic & Open at the current rate!Register by the end of today ...
09/30/2026

Today is the last day to register for the Ben Harris Scholastic & Open at the current rate!

Register by the end of today for $20 scholastic or $10 Open. After today, entry increases to $40. Join us October 10 for National Chess Day, $500 projected prizes, trophies, free pizza, free game analysis, and a welcoming tournament atmosphere!

Register at hcachess.org/tournaments ♟️

Templeton Elementary plays chess! First meeting of the year was stellar!
09/29/2026

Templeton Elementary plays chess! First meeting of the year was stellar!

Don’t forget the 2026 Ben Harris Scholastic & Open tournament is coming up on Saturday, October 10, on National Chess Da...
09/27/2026

Don’t forget the 2026 Ben Harris Scholastic & Open tournament is coming up on Saturday, October 10, on National Chess Day! It’s affordable, welcoming, and family-friendly, and there will be lots of top-notch chess talent! There are sections both for kids and adults.

Families can enjoy free pizza, WiFi, parent work areas, and playground access while players compete. Whether you are experienced or newer to tournament chess, we’d love to have you join us!

Register now before the price increases at the end of September!
👉 register.hcachess.org / hcachess.org/tournaments

School chess at Binford Elementary kicked off strong last week with 38 players! Thanks to Coaches Jimmy Brown and James ...
09/25/2026

School chess at Binford Elementary kicked off strong last week with 38 players! Thanks to Coaches Jimmy Brown and James Fitzpatrick for their expertise!

Fairview Elementary students had an enriching time at the first chess program meeting this week—and so did Kermit! ♟️🤓 ...
09/17/2026

Fairview Elementary students had an enriching time at the first chess program meeting this week—and so did Kermit! ♟️🤓

Remember that we have our Hoosier Chess Circuit competition this Sunday! Make that next move in your chess kid’s competi...
09/16/2026

Remember that we have our Hoosier Chess Circuit competition this Sunday! Make that next move in your chess kid’s competitive growth. Arrive by 1:15.

See you Sunday! Register online or just give us a heads-up you’ll be there—it helps a lot. 👉 hcachess.org/hoosier-chess-circuit • register.hcachess.org

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2200 S High Street
Bloomington, IN
47401

Opening Hours

1:30pm - 3:30pm

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