HOST: Balasore District Chess Association, under the aegis of All Odisha Chess Association.

DESCRIPTION:
*     The 10-round competition carries a total prize fund of Rs 50,000, including Rs 10,000 for the champion.
*     Free accommodation and food will be provided to all outstation players.
*     Entry fee is Rs 900 for outstation players and Rs 250 for local players.
*     Top four finishers of the six-day meet will be eligible to represent Odisha in the National Challenger Championship to be held at Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh from May 9 to 19.
*     For details contact BDCA secretary Manoranjan Panda (Cell: 9437063919).