ORGANISED BY: All India Chess Federation for the Blind (AICFB)

DESCRIPTION:
*     Kishan Gangolli from Karnataka is the champion for the last 4 years and he is aiming for his fifth straight title.
*     A total of 14 players, including three from Odisha have been selected to take part in this prestigious tournament.
*     These top players will form Indian teams for the forthcoming World Team Championship and World Junior for the blind to be held in Bulgaria in July 2018 and Poland in August 2018 respectively.
*     The three Odisha players include the famour Pradhan brothers (Soundarya and Prachurya) and Subhendu Kumar Patra.