HTFILWC 2.0 Chess Tournament
Hosted by HTFILWCPDCC21/11/2026
EuroSchool Wakad (CBSE), Wakad Marunji Rd, Near Bhumkar Chowk, Wakad, PCMC 411057, Pune, Maharashtra
Rapid 7 rounds 15+5 Not rated State code PDCC/049/2026-27
Blitz 7 rounds 3+2 Not rated State code PDCC/048/2026-27
Swiss system
Fees
| Fee tier | 01/11/2026 – 19/11/2026Now | 20/11/2026 – 21/11/2026With late fee |
|---|---|---|
| CombinedPlays in Rapid + Blitz | ₹900 | ₹1,000 |
| SeniorsPlays in Rapid + BlitzSenior players: pay for Rapid, Blitz entry free | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| ParentsPlays in Rapid + BlitzParents whose child plays in this tournament: pay for Rapid, Blitz entry free | ₹550 | ₹600 |
| TitledPlays in Rapid + BlitzTitled players | Free | Free |
Age groups
Ages as of 01/01/2026.
- Open — any age
- Parents — any age
- U07 — born on or after 01/01/2019
- U09 — born on or after 01/01/2017
- U11 — born on or after 01/01/2015
- U13 — born on or after 01/01/2013
- U15 — born on or after 01/01/2011
- Seniors — born between 01/01/1900 and 01/01/1966
Prizes
₹1,00,600 in cash, plus trophies
Rapid — Open 10 prizes ₹22,250
- 1st₹5,000 + Trophy
- 2nd₹3,500 + Trophy
- 3rd₹2,500 + Trophy
- 4th₹2,250
- 5th₹2,000
- 6th₹1,800
- 7th₹1,600
- 8th₹1,400
- 9th₹1,200
- 10th₹1,000
Day-by-day schedule
Sat, 21/11/2026
8:30 AMPlayers' briefing and meeting
9:00 AMRapid round 1
10:00 AMRapid round 2
11:00 AMRapid round 3
12:00 PMRapid round 4
1:00 PMLunch break (till 1:30 PM)
1:30 PMRapid round 5
2:30 PMRapid round 6
3:30 PMRapid round 7
4:30 PMRapid prize distribution
5:00 PMBlitz round 1
5:30 PMBlitz round 2
6:00 PMBlitz round 3
6:30 PMBlitz round 4
7:00 PMBlitz round 5
Contacts
- Customer support · Registration and payment queries91121 57560
- WhatsApp · Queries72181 27931
- Sudhan Deo · Tournament Director98208 57560
- Nisha More · 64Orbit Support90310 11415
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.