Rules & policies
Swiss League, played under FIDE rules.
Rapid: 7 rounds, 15 minutes + 5 seconds per move from move 1. Categories: Open, Parents vs Parents, U07 (born 2019 or later), U09 (born 2017 or later), U11 (born 2015 or later), U13 (born 2013 or later), U15 (born 2011 or later).
Blitz: 7 rounds, 3 minutes + 2 seconds per move from move 1, one Open category for all registered players. It starts at 5:00 PM, right after the Rapid prize distribution.
The Rapid entry fee is the same for Open and the age categories.
Parents and Seniors pay only for Rapid and get Blitz entry free.
Only parents whose children are playing in the event can play in the Parents category.
Players' briefing and meeting at 8:30 AM.
If round 1 starts late, players get ₹50 back.
Food & hospitality
Free online training by a FIDE Master (for those registered by 31 Oct).
Free surprise online training (for those registered by 31 Oct).
Complimentary Metro pick-up and drop-off.
Free professional parent counselling.
Complimentary dental and eye check-ups.
Discounted food and merchandise packages (for those registered by 19 Nov).
Getting there
EuroSchool Wakad is near Bhumkar Chowk, on Wakad Marunji Road.
A Metro shuttle picks up and drops off registered players.