110 rated players for 13th Late Prof. Wamanrao Alurkar Memorial Rapid Chess Tournament
Pune, February 16, 2024: A total 110 rated players will be seen in action at the 13th Late Prof. Wamanrao Alurkar Memorial Rapid Chess Tournament which is being organised by Buddhibal Kreeda Trust and to be held at Symbiosis Sports Centre, Prabhat Road, Pune on Sunday, 18th February 2024.
Mr.Prakash Kunte, Trustee of Buddhibal Kreeda Trust said that, This tournament will be sponsored by Late Smt.Sumati Shirgaonkar and is recognized by Pune District Chess Circle will see 110 Chess Players which included Group A: FM Kashish Jain(2121),Gaurav Bakliwal(2106), Gaurav Zagde(1958) and Group B: Shitiz Prasad(1240), Marmik Shah(1239), Sumit Pethe(1233)in action. The event will be held in 2 categories Group A: Rated 1250 and Above, Group B: Rated 1000 to 1249 .The Tournament will be conducted by Chief arbiter IA Vinita Shrotri.
The tournament will be conducted in the Swiss League Format and will be played in 7th Rounds. The tournament will offer a total prize money of Rs.28000/-. The tournament will be inaugurated on the 18th February 2024 at 9.00am by WIM Mrunalini Kunte-Aurangabadkar, and Mr. Sunil Mokal.
