Mike in Indy

Personal acct of Mike Chapuran, founder of @indychessclub and adult improver #chesspunks

[Mike in Indy @NaptownGambit]

We're taking the next step forward as a chess club. Hope to see many of you there! Indianapolis is amazing, and the week after the Indy 500, there will still be chess boards decorating all the lampposts...

[Indy Chess @IndyChessClub]

Announcing our inaugural Crossroads of America Open on May 29-31 at the Indiana Convention Center! There are already a GM, FM, and the current Indiana state champion registered, plus 20+ more. Info: https://t.co/YwHDKgE6i1 | Players: https://t.co/WhIgqUGaXd

[Indy Chess @IndyChessClub]

Announcing our inaugural Crossroads of America Open on May 29-31 at the Indiana Convention Center! There are already a GM, FM, and the current Indiana state champion registered, plus 20+ more. Info: https://t.co/YwHDKgE6i1 | Players: https://t.co/WhIgqUGaXd

[Indy Chess @IndyChessClub]

Sixty-three players have already registered for the Indiana State Championship! This is on pace to be even bigger than last year! Pre-registered players: https://t.co/S1y9ASD3y7... Info/Registration: https://t.co/88Ihdggnjb

[Mike in Indy @NaptownGambit]

Night King looks a lot like the TD Xavier...

[Indy Chess @IndyChessClub]

WINTER LEAGUE REGISTRATION JUST WENT LIVE
Wednesdays, January 8 - February 26
New Venue: Refinery 46 (46th & Keystone)

Adults (7-9p): 7rr, G/60d10, $$$ prizes + trophies
Kids (6:30-8p): 14rr, G/25d5, trophies, inc. group lessons

Info/Registration: https://t.co/InEsWeCTzQ

[Mike in Indy @NaptownGambit]

When you go the US Chess homepage and catch someone making bunny ears on her buddy.

[Mike in Indy @NaptownGambit]

When you use your cornhole boards as a photo backdrop 😙🤌

[Indy Chess @IndyChessClub]

TURKEY TORNADO UPDATE! Kevin Huang (2165) just registered for the big T-Day event on 11/23. We think it was for the trophies; or maybe b/c the early entry fee deadline is Saturday? Come join the fun!
Info: https://t.co/GNW6XOQiIP
Pre-registered: https://t.co/WhIgqUGaXd

[Indy Chess @IndyChessClub]

WE HAVE A WINNER: JACOB MAYNARD! With 15.0 points in Aug-Sep, he wins the $600+ board/piece combo donated by Mike Dugdale. Rated results: https://t.co/Z7ph4R6CxX Point standings: https://t.co/BqFFJ1m38H

[Mike in Indy @NaptownGambit]

Really excited for this event again!

[Indy Chess @IndyChessClub]

Announcing the return of our Corporate Chess Challenge, presented by @CohenMaladLLP and hosted by @NewfieldsToday! Will @AllisonTrans return the title of "Indy's Smartest Company," or will another take their place!?

[Mike in Indy @NaptownGambit]

Very excited about this. Unlike many Masters, FM Lester VanMeter actually spent years studying coaching, not just chess. You should hear how he presents things.

[Indy Chess @IndyChessClub]

Introducing our next big step: Fall Chess Leagues! Designed to develop players w/ group lessons by a FIDE Master, while expanding our programming to support eventual opening of Indy's 1st brick-and-mortar club. Info: https://t.co/InEsWeDrpo Pre-registered: https://t.co/WhIgqUGIML

[Indy Chess @IndyChessClub]

Four upcoming Indiana tournaments by other organizers. Let's support them!

[Mike in Indy @NaptownGambit]

Pretty excited to do this...Using a standard Elo formula, assigning initial ratings of 1800, 1400, or 1000 based on USCF Aug 1 regular rating, and using a K factor of 40 for the first year for the wild rating swings in either direction as we experiment!

[Indy Chess @IndyChessClub]

Coming up August 10 at the Latvian Community Center! 3ss, 45d5, $ prizes+medals, & WE ARE RATING IT OURSELVES! Get a Chess960 otb rating, then play quarterly in tournaments or schedule Tuesday Chess Night 960 matches throughout the year...all rated. Info: https://t.co/GNW6XOQiIP

[Mike in Indy @NaptownGambit]

Thank you @vetstrategies! This is going to be great for kids!

[Indy Chess @IndyChessClub]

SPONSORS MAKE IT BETTER!
Thx to generous PR firm @vetstrategies, our scholastic tournament Aug 11 will have...
♟️SCHOLARSHIPS of $200 and $150 for 1st and 2nd place in the PREMIERE section,
♟️Free entry for anyone on public assistance (email us!)
Register: https://t.co/GNW6XOQiIP

[Indy Chess @IndyChessClub]

Our 'Merica Melee tournament Sat. had 53 players competing for the $1,080 prize pool! Congrats to Josh Smith on passing 2000 again and winning the 1800+ section. See all winners: https://t.co/xiOyGaAue4

[Indy Chess @IndyChessClub]

No better holiday to refute the London! We got 30 already pre-registered and climbing every day! 'Merica Melee 4ss 60+10 on Sat, July 6 in Indianapolis. https://t.co/4HqxMXCv0v (Pre-reg players: https://t.co/WhIgqUGaXd)

[Mike in Indy @NaptownGambit]

Wasn't gonna do another 60+10 before August, but players on Tuesday nights complained the delay was too long :) (They better sign up now!)

[Indy Chess @IndyChessClub]

JUST ANNOUNCED TOURNAMENT! Early bird entry fee price available for just seven days...

[Indy Chess @IndyChessClub]

Tuesday Weekly returns tomorrow, and it's looking like a strong turnout! Pre-reg at https://t.co/GNW6XOQQyn, and see the May-June point standings to win the $300+ Staunton board+pieces at https://t.co/lqEKW6Ybxq

[Mike in Indy @NaptownGambit]

@Nickvisel @boldmovebydan Lol

[Indy Chess @IndyChessClub]

Three experts and a 1900 attend Tuesday Weekly last night, but it's Madison Brown who ties for 1st and jumps from 1652 to 1779 with 2.5/3.0 points! USCF-rated results: https://t.co/6KyD9LczB0

[Indy500Pics @Indy500Pics]

The Indy 500 summed up in an 8-second clip!

[Martha the Mop Lady @TheMopLady]

Man I wanted that for Pato.