JOINTLY ORGANISED BY: All Odisha Chess Association (AOCA) and Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)
CONTACT PERSONS: Tournament Director IM Sekhar Chandra Sahu (Mob: 9869995861, 7048413788), AOCA secretary Debabrat Bhatt (Mob: 94370-93970)

DESCRIPTION:
*     The festival will take place at International Chess Hall, Campus 15 (B) and in KIIT International School campuses.
*     The festival offers a total cash prize of Rs 25 lakh.
*     The festival will feature three categories of competitions _ Category-A for players 2000 and above rating, Category-B for players 1900 and below rating and Category-C for players 1600 and below rating.
*     The 10-round Category-A event, carrying total cash prize of Rs 13 lakh, including Rs 2 lakh for the champion, will be held from 31 May to 7 June.
*     The 10-round Category-B event, carrying total cash prize of Rs 6 lakh, including Rs 60,000 for the champion, will be held from 31 May to 3 June.
*     The 9-round Category-C event, carrying total cash prize of Rs 6 lakh, including Rs 60,000 for the champion, will be held from 4 to 7 June.