Indiana State Chess Association

06/15/2026

Early bird registration for the 5th annual Michigantown Madness tournament ends TODAY, Monday, June 15. Register now to take advantage of the lower entry fee. ISCA members get an additional $5 off by using code ISCA at checkout. Registration includes lunch, served at the playing site. Full information here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sU4ZWdr7a_8LhFpx1XYR4M7cMOzobgEjZKiRfa7JfHo/edit?usp=sharing

06/12/2026

Michigantown Madness V is just one week away!

All details and registration can be found at indianachess.org

06/05/2026

Updated Hoosier Chess Tour standings:

First Last Class Top 4 Events
1 Sam Khanin SM 1440.0000
2 Justin Lee X 1008.0000
2 Lester VanMeter M 1008.0000
4 Eli Viola A 882.0000
5 Ashvath Pittala X 864.0000
6 Rohan Arun C 852.0000
7 Dominic Bobay A 798.0000
8 Andy Porter X 756.0000
9 Robert Mesa B 756.0000
10 David Airey X 720.0000
10 Nathan Cranston D 720.0000
10 Nathaniel Criss X 720.0000
10 Philip Degen A 720.0000
10 Muthu Avaneesh Prem X 720.0000

05/24/2026

Congratulations to the ISCA Special Sunday winners for May 2026! Winners should have already received their 1-month free Chess.com Diamond membership.

05/10/2026

Join us today for a special rapid tournament! The top three places will receive a free one-month Chess.com diamond membership (restrictions apply).

Tournament Link:
https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/6450199

More Information about ISCA Online Tournaments can be found HERE:
https://tinyurl.com/ISCAonlinechess

04/26/2026

Join us today for a special rapid tournament! The top three places will receive a free one-month Chess.com diamond membership (restrictions apply).

Tournament Link:
https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/6410801

More Information about ISCA Online Tournaments can be found HERE:
https://tinyurl.com/ISCAonlinechess

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04/25/2026

Congratulations to Nate Criss on winning the 2025–2026 Hoosier Chess Tour, finishing ahead of 158 other participants to claim the overall title!

The Hoosier Chess Tour is a year-long Grand Prix system open to ISCA members, where players earn points by competing in designated events throughout the season. Consistent performance across tournaments determines the final standings.

By winning the tour, Nate earns the Tour Champion title, the championship trophy, and an invitation to the next Invitational Closed Championship.

A great achievement and a strong display of consistent performance throughout the season. Way to go, Nate!

04/25/2026

The 2026 ISCA Senior & Women’s Championships were held April 18–19 in Pendleton, IN, set against a scenic and welcoming venue that made for a great weekend of chess.

In the Women’s Championship, Gaayathri Binoj captured clear 1st with a perfect 3/3, followed by Madison Brown in 2nd & Aikaterini Gratsea in 3rd.

In the Senior Championship, James Mills took 1st place with 3.0/4. A highly competitive field saw a five-way tie for 2nd place at 2.5 points, with David Airey & Lester VanMeter taking 2nd and 3rd on tiebreaks.

As the top Senior Indiana resident, Mills has qualified for the Irwin Invitational, to be held alongside the US Open in Grand Rapids, MI (August 3–6, 2026).

During the event, Nate Criss was also awarded the Hoosier Chess Tour Winner Trophy for his outstanding 2025–2026 season, finishing ahead of 158 other participants!

Special thanks to Ron Carrell & his family for their outstanding hospitality, including excellent food, plenty of snacks and beverages that helped make the event even more enjoyable for all participants.

Tournament Recap:
https://indianachess.org/docs.ashx?id=1746096

Crosstable:
https://ratings.uschess.org/event/202604190333
https://ratings.uschess.org/event/202604190403

04/19/2026

Indiana Senior & Women's Championships - Round 4

04/19/2026

Indiana Senior (R3)& Women's (R2) Championships