ORGANISED BY: All Odisha Chess Association, under the guidance of All India Chess Federation (AICF) and FIDE.

DESCRIPTION:
*     Players from 100 countries are expected to compete in open and girls categories of this under-20 tournament.
*     The 15-day championship is being sponsored by KIIT University.
*     India will be hosting the championship for the fourth time – in past it has been held in Chennai, Pune and Kallikot.
*     This is the first time World Junior Chess Championship will be held in Odisha.