HOST: All Odisha Association in collaboration with KiiT University

DESCRIPTION:
*     As many as 36 teams, including seven from Odisha have joined the championship in open category.
*     Odisha teams are: Odisha, KIIT University, Master Chess Foundation-A, SR Chess, Master Chess Foundation-B, Triple C Chess, Master Chess Foundation-C.
*     There are 11 teams, including two from Odisha (Odisha and KIIT University) in the women category.
*     Similarly 10 Grand Masters, five Women Grand Masters and number of International Masters are in the fray.
*     The championship carries a total prize fund of Rs 2 lakh.