Rapid and Blitz Tournament. Unrated. FIDE Swiss Rules apply.
Designed for aspiring prodigies, seasoned rated veterans, enthusiastic parents, and lightning-speed tacticians.
15 minutes initial clock with a 5-second increment per move starting from Move 1. Follows strict FIDE Swiss League pairing standards.
The Rapid Open Championship includes five age group events: U07, U09, U11, U13, and U15.
* Trophies guaranteed for all U07 participants playing Rapid (Open or Under-category).
3 minutes base time with 2-second increment per move from Move 1. Fast, thrilling action commencing right after the Rapid Awards ceremony.
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.
Parents & Seniors registering for Rapid receive Blitz entry 100% Free.
If Rapid Round 1 starts after 9:00 AM, the organizers will refund ₹50 to each Rapid contestant.
Select your category and event format to compute the exact registration fee.
Extensive distribution rewarding Open winners, parents, unrated stars, rating brackets, veteran age groups, and junior talent.
Top 3 podium cash awards are identical across all 5 age groups (Totaling ₹15,000 in youth cash prizes):
| Award Category | Trophy Recipients |
|---|---|
| Rapid Open, Parents, Unrated, 1400–1600, 1600–1800, Ages 35–60, and Over 60 | Top 3 in each category |
| Rapid U07, U09, U11, U13, and U15 | Top 3 in each age category |
| Rapid U07 participation | All U07 players in Rapid Open or the U07 event |
| Blitz Open | Top 3 |
| Blitz U09, U11, U13, and U15 | Top 5 in each age category |
| Schools and coaching institutes | Top 3 schools and top 3 coaching institutes |
HTFILWC 2.0 goes beyond chess boards to deliver exceptional care for both players and supportive families.
Complimentary online coaching session led by an acclaimed FIDE Master for tactical prep (Early bird registrations).
Special interactive opening master workshop unlocked for registered students before the tournament weekend.
Free shuttle pickup & drop-off service connecting nearest Metro transit hubs directly to EuroSchool Wakad.
On-premise health checkup desks staffed by certified doctors for all participating children and parents.
Guidance on sports psychology, balancing academics with competitive chess, and navigating FIDE rating paths.
Hygienic catering, refreshments, quality chess sets, and apparel packs at discounted tournament pricing.
Choose your preferred official registration channel below.
Instant registration with online payment gateway, automated receipt generation and slot confirmation.
Seamlessly link your Circle Chess player ID, view tournament rosters, and get instant pairing updates.
Send "Register for 59891" to +91 96631 25448 for interactive chat checkout.
Join the official WhatsApp group for live pairings, board allocations, and arbiter announcements.
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.