HOST: District Chess Association of Puri, under the aegis of All Odisha Chess Association.

DESCRIPTION:
*     The nine-round competition carries a total prize fund of Rs 50,000.
*     Top four finishers will represent Odisha in the National Challenger Championship in Uttar Pradesh from August 2 to 12, while the top two will be eligible to represent the state in the National Rapid & Blitz Championship at Rourkela from April 25 to 29.
*     For details contact Manoj Kumar Panigrahi (Cell- 9437233173).