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2026 Ben Harris Scholastic & Open (October 10)

Saturday, October 10, 2026Bloomington, IN

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Scholastic
VenueFaith Lutheran Church
Address2200 S High St., Bloomington, IN 47401
FormatScholastic: 4-Round Swiss | Open: 4-Round Swiss
Sections3rd Grade/Under Scholastic, 6th Grade/Under Scholastic, 12th Grade/Under Scholastic, Master/Expert Open, Upper Open, Lower Open, Novice Open
Time ControlScholastic (3rd Grade/Under, 6th Grade/Under, 12th Grade/Under): G/45+10 | Open (Master/Expert, Upper, Lower, Novice): G/70+10
Entry Fee$1–$40

Is This Tournament a Good Fit?

This single-day scholastic and open event offers something for nearly every skill level, from third-graders through masters, with separate sections so you'll play against competitors at your own level. The scholastic rounds move at a comfortable pace (45 minutes per side), while open players get a more classical time control (70 minutes per side), and entry fees range from just $1 to $40 depending on your section.