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We are thrilled to announce the 2nd annual Corporate Chess Challenge returns on Saturday, October 26, and now in the Randolph H. Deer Special Events Pavilion at Newfields! Teams of four will compete for the prize of being "Indy's Smartest Company," all while raising money for our scholastic programs at under-resourced schools.
Last year's event raised more than $10,000 to start six new chess programs in Indianapolis!
Registration
Register here on or before 10.16.24:
• Company of 50+ Employees: $1,000
• Company of less than 50 Employees: $500
• Public/Nonprofit Agency: $300
Entry fee is tax deductible as Indy Chess is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Tournament Design
• Venue: Deer Pavilion at Newfields (4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208)
Continental breakfast is catered; lunch is available for purchase on site or nearby
• Times: Check-in 8:15-8:45a, Games at 9:20a, 10:30a, 12:30p, 1:40p
• Blitz Playoff (if necessary) at 2:50p
• Four-round Swiss style tournament (all teams play all rounds)
• 1 point for team win, 0 for loss, 1/2 for tie/draw - most points wins
• Notation not required; equipment provided (including chess clocks)
• Time control: 25 minutes per person, with a 5-second delay after each move)
• All four players must be employees (or recent retirees) of same company; some hybrid teams are possible [Complete eligibility rules]
• "Indy's Smartest Company" Trophy presented to winner at approx. 3:15p!
Sponsorships Available!
Email Mike Chapuran, Executive Director at info@indychess.org.
2023 Final Team Standings
Allison Transmission 1 (4.0/4.0)
OneAmerica (3.0/4.0)
Eli Lilly & Company (3.0/4.0)
Milliman (2.0/4.0)
Allison Transmission 2 (2.0/4.0)
Burgess & Niple (2.0/4.0)
OmniSoc (1.5/4.0)
Major Tool & Machine (1.5/4.0)
Cohen & Malad LLP (0.5/4.0)
Newfields (0.5/4.0)