11 HTFILWC 2.0 Chess Tournament | EuroSchool Wakad, Pune

Tournament Architecture

Championship Formats & Eligibility

Designed for aspiring prodigies, seasoned rated veterans, enthusiastic parents, and lightning-speed tacticians.

Day Session • 6 / 7 Rounds

15m + 5s inc/move

Rapid Championship

15 minutes initial clock with a 5-second increment per move starting from Move 1. Follows strict FIDE Swiss League pairing standards.

Available Categories:

Open Championship

Parents vs Parents

Age Group Divisions:

U07: Born ≥ 2019 U09: Born ≥ 2017 U11: Born ≥ 2015 U13: Born ≥ 2013 U15: Born ≥ 2011

* Trophies guaranteed for all U07 participants playing Rapid (Open or Under-category).

Evening Session • 7 Rounds

3m + 2s inc/move

Lightning Blitz Championship

3 minutes base time with 2-second increment per move from Move 1. Fast, thrilling action commencing right after the Rapid Awards ceremony.

Single Open Category Open to All

Every registered player competes together in a unified Blitz arena. Total prize fund for Blitz is ₹15,350 across top 10 positions + dedicated youth trophies.

Special Free Inclusion

Parents & Seniors registering for Rapid receive Blitz entry 100% Free.

Youth Blitz Recognition: Top 5 players in Blitz from each age category (U09, U11, U13, U15) will be awarded special trophies.

Punctuality Guarantee

Official Schedule (21 Nov 2026)

We respect every player's and parent's time. Late penalty guarantee: ₹50 refund if round 1 starts late!

Rapid Tournament Timeline (6/7 Rounds)

15m + 5s increment from move 1

8:30 AM

Players Briefing & Arbiters Meeting Mandatory reporting for all rapid participants

9:00 AM

Rapid Round 1 (Starts On Time)

10:00 AM

Rapid Round 2

11:00 AM

Rapid Round 3

12:00 PM

Rapid Round 4

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch & Refreshments Break (30 mins) Food counters & discounted meal packages open

1:30 PM

Rapid Round 5

2:30 PM

Rapid Round 6

3:30 PM

Rapid Round 7 (Final Deciding Round)

4:30 PM

Fast Rapid Prize Distribution Ceremony

Transparent Pricing

Entry Fee Structure & Calculator

Select your category and event format to compute the exact registration fee.

Registration Phase	Dates	Rapid Only	Blitz Only	Combined (Rapid+Blitz)	Seniors (Age 60+)	Parents	Titled Players
Normal Window	01 - 19 Nov 2026	₹650	₹350	₹900	₹700 (Free Blitz)	₹550 (Free Blitz)	FREE
Late Entry	20 - 21 Nov 2026	₹750	₹450	₹1,000	₹750 (Free Blitz)	₹600 (Free Blitz)	FREE

* Entry fee for Open and all Age Categories (U07-U15) is identical. * Parents & Seniors receive Blitz entry completely Free.

Live Registration Fee Estimator

Participant Category

Tournament Selection

Registration Timing

Combined Package includes both 7-round Rapid and 7-round Blitz with all tournament perks.

Total Payable Amount

₹900

Combined Discount Applied

Proceed to Pay Online

Huge Guaranteed Reward

Comprehensive Prize Fund: ₹1,00,600

Extensive distribution rewarding Open winners, parents, unrated stars, rating brackets, veteran age groups, and junior talent.

Rank	Open	Parents	Unrated	1400-1600	1600-1800	Age 35-60	Over 60	Blitz Open
1st	₹5,000	₹1,500	₹1,500	₹1,500	₹1,500	₹1,250	₹1,500	₹3,000
2nd	₹3,500	₹1,400	₹1,450	₹1,450	₹1,250	₹1,150	₹1,250	₹2,000
3rd	₹2,500	₹1,350	₹1,400	₹1,400	₹1,000	₹1,000	₹1,000	₹1,750
4th	₹2,250	₹1,300	₹1,300	₹1,300	—	—	—	₹1,500
5th	₹2,000	₹1,250	₹1,250	₹1,250	—	—	—	₹1,400
6th	₹1,800	₹1,200	₹1,200	₹1,200	—	—	—	₹1,250
7th	₹1,600	₹1,150	₹1,150	₹1,150	—	—	—	₹1,200
8th	₹1,400	₹1,100	₹1,100	₹1,100	—	—	—	₹1,150
9th	₹1,200	₹1,050	₹1,050	₹1,050	—	—	—	₹1,100
10th	₹1,000	₹1,000	₹1,000	₹1,000	—	—	—	₹1,000
Total	₹22,250	₹12,300	₹12,400	₹12,400	₹3,750	₹3,400	₹3,750	₹15,350

Age Category Rapid Prizes (U07, U09, U11, U13, U15)

₹3,750 / Category

Top 3 podium cash awards are identical across all 5 age groups (Totaling ₹15,000 in youth cash prizes):

1st Prize ₹1,500

2nd Prize ₹1,250

3rd Prize ₹1,000

4th to 15th Rank Podium Medals & Commendation Shields

Prestigious Trophies Awarded For

All Under-07 Players: Every single U07 registered player who participates in Rapid (Open or Under) receives an official trophy.
Top 3 Best Schools: Institutional championship trophies awarded to highest performing school contingents.
Top 3 Best Coaching Institutes: Honouring the finest chess academies developing young masters.
Top 5 Blitz Players: Exclusive trophies for top 5 youth performers in Blitz from each age bracket (U09, U11, U13, U15).

Participant Experience

Complimentary Perks & Hospitality

HTFILWC 2.0 goes beyond chess boards to deliver exceptional care for both players and supportive families.

Free FM Masterclass

Complimentary online coaching session led by an acclaimed FIDE Master for tactical prep (Early bird registrations).

Surprise Online Training

Special interactive opening master workshop unlocked for registered students before the tournament weekend.

Complimentary Metro Shuttle

Free shuttle pickup & drop-off service connecting nearest Metro transit hubs directly to EuroSchool Wakad.

Free Dental & Eye Checkups

On-premise health checkup desks staffed by certified doctors for all participating children and parents.

Parent Counseling Desk

Guidance on sports psychology, balancing academics with competitive chess, and navigating FIDE rating paths.

Subsidized Food & Merchandise

Hygienic catering, refreshments, quality chess sets, and apparel packs at discounted tournament pricing.

Join the Action

Register for HTFILWC 2.0

Choose your preferred official registration channel below.

Method 01

Direct Website (64Orbit)

Instant registration with online payment gateway, automated receipt generation and slot confirmation.

Pay via 64Orbit

Method 02

Circle Chess Portal

Seamlessly link your Circle Chess player ID, view tournament rosters, and get instant pairing updates.

Pay via Circle Chess

Method 03

WhatsApp Instant Bot

Send "Register for 59891" to +91 96631 25448 for interactive chat checkout.

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Official Player Community & Live Result Boards

Join the official WhatsApp group for live pairings, board allocations, and arbiter announcements.

WhatsApp Group (bit.ly/4j48NJE)

Tournament Venue

PCMC, Pune, Maharashtra

EuroSchool Wakad (CBSE)

Wakad Marunji Rd, Near Bhumkar Chowk, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra 411057.
Spacious air-cooled halls, ample parking, auditoriums, and waiting lobbies for accompanying parents.

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Metro shuttle service available for players arriving via Pune Metro corridor.

Customer Support & Organizers

We are happy to assist your queries

Tournament Directors

Aniket Bhuniya & Sudhan Deo

Affiliated with Pune District Chess Circle (PDCC). Official FIDE rules enforced.