ORGANISED BY: All Odisha Chess Association (AOCA), in association with KT Global School and IIG Sports Academy, under the aegis of All India Chess Federation.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Debabrata Bhatta, secretary, AOCA (Mob: 94370-93970).

DESCRIPTION:
*     KT Global School, Barunei Temple Road, Khordha, Odisha is the venue of the championship.
*     The nine-round championship offers a total prize fund of Rs 5 lakh, including Rs 50,000 each for the two title winners.
*     Four players from each category will represent Odisha in this National championship.
*     Entry fee is Rs 1,250 for general and Rs 6,250 for special entries.