ORGANISED BY: Khordha District Chess Association (KDCA), under the aegis of All Odisha Chess Association.
CONTACT PERSON: KDCA secretary Subhasis Patnaik (Mobile: 9238326444, 9861391258).

DESCRIPTION:
*     Over 100 players from different parts of the country are expected to turn up for the 10-round tournament, which offers a total prize fund of Rs 5.25 lakh.
*     The champion will take home Rs 1.5 lakh and the runner-up Rs 1 lakh.
*     Two Grandmasters, including Neelotpal Das of PSPB, nine International Masters and one Women Grand Master have already confirmed their entries.
*     The tournament offers free entry, free accommodation and free food to all GMs, IMs and WGMs.