There is a new (and returning!) titan at the top of Indianapolis’ corporate chess circuit. In a drama-filled final round that came down to split-second clock scrambles and tactical heroics, Allison Transmission reclaimed the crown as "Indy's Smartest Company" at the 4th Annual Indy Chess Corporate Chess Challenge, presented by CohenMalad, LLP. Beyond the intense over-the-board rivalries, the evening was a historic success for our community: the event raised $8,828 to support

At Indy Chess, our favorite days are the ones spent watching young players discover the joy, challenge, and camaraderie of the game. Last week (Tuesday, May 12) was a perfect example, as we had the privilege of partnering with Indianapolis Public Schools to host the district’s 4th Annual Chess Championship. Held at Northwest Middle School, the tournament brought together more than 150 students from over a dozen local schools. It was incredibly rewarding to watch these young m

On Monday, May 20 we had the pleasure of running the 2nd Annual IPS School Chess Championship at (former) Broad Ripple High School. There...

This past Tuesday, April 2 we celebrated the first anniversary of our Tuesday Weekly Chess Night with free entry for all, and wow did the...

Thanks to the 67 players that braved the messy roads for the inaugural Indy Chess Club Championship on Saturday, January 20! Our special...

Our free Girls' Summer Workshop Series (sponsored by Veteran Strategies, Inc.) concluded last week with a pizza dinner and a simultaneous...

Join USCF! Join the ISCA! Join Indy Chess! What does it all mean? If you are new to the chess community, all these memberships...

Notating chess moves can seem daunting. It uses your time! It interrupts your concentration! What if you do it wrong!? But notating...

A chess tournament--especially ones with a hundred people (or even 300 people!)--can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. I...