ORGANISED BY: Dr Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi & Coimbatore District Chess Association, on behalf of Tamil Nadu State Chess Association, under the aegis of All India Chess Federation.

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*     The championships carry a total prize fund of Rs 9 lakh.
*     The champion and runner-up in each category will be given Rs 90,000 and Rs 70,000 respectively.
*     Entrée fee: Ordinary Rs 1250 and Special Rs 6250.
*     Two top finishers from each category of the Odisha State Championship will be eligible to compete in this National championships.