ORGANISED BY: Jagatsinghpur Chess Association, under the aegis of All Odisha Chess Association (AOCA), with the support of the Department of Sports & Youth Services, Govt of Odisha.

DESCRIPTION:
*     The eight-round tournament carries a total prize fund of Rs 50,500, including Rs 15,000 for the champion and Rs 10,000 for the runner-up.
*     Entry fee is Rs 700 per player.
*     Only the registered players of AOCA and All India Chess Federation (AICF) will be allowed to participate.
*     New registration or renewal can be done, paying fees of Rs 200 (AOCA) and Rs 300 (AICF).
*     The top four finishers will qualify to represent Odisha in the forthcoming National Women Chess
*     Championship, scheduled to be held at Sri Chaitanya Future Pathways Global School, Miyapur, Hyderabad from 30 Nov to 10 Dec 2026.
*     Contacts: Sanjeev Kumar Mohanty (Mob: 97781-72338), Subarna Mitra (Mob: 95560-20716).
*     Emergency Contacts: Bhabesh Mohanty, Secretary-in-Charge, AOCA (Mob: 99378-86372), Satya Ranjan Pattnaik, President, AOCA (Mob: 70089-73950).