ORGANISED BY: Khordha District Chess Association, under the aegis of All Odisha Chess Association.
CONTACT PERSON: Subhasis Patnaik, Secretary KDCA, Mob: 90400-91258, E-mail: khordhachess@gmail.com

DESCRIPTION:
*     The nine-round tournament carries a total prize fund of Rs 5 lakhs including Rs 50,000 for the champion and Rs 30,000 for the runner-up.
*     Cash prizes will be distributed among 72 players, including 20 merit holders, 9 winners in ELO 1001-1500 rating categories, 9 winners in ELO 1501-1800 rating categories, 3 unrated winners, best women player, 2 best veteran & 42 age group winners in both boys & girls sections ( U-6, U-7, U-8, U-9, U-10, U-11 & U-13).
*     Entry fee for players of ELO 1901 & above is Rs 2,500 including free triple sharing accommodation at the venue.
*     The entry fee for player is Rs 2,500 including free dormitory accommodation at Kalinga Stadium.
*     The entry fee for player who do not need dormitory accommodation:  Rs 2,200.