ORGANISED BY: The Odisha Chess Association for the Visually Challenged (OCAVC), under the aegis of All India Chess Federation for the Blind (AICFB), in collaboration with Sai International School, and with the support of the Department of Sports and Youth Services (DSYS), Government of Odisha, and Prochessta from 2 to 6 April 2025.

DESCRIPTION:
*     Sai International Residential School, Ramdaspur, near Mundali, Cuttack is the venue of the championship.
*     A total of 52 players from 15 states and Union Territories, including four from Odisha, would vie for honours.
*     Top five finishers will qualify to represent India at two major international chess events: IBCA Chess Olympiad in Serbia in June 2025 and the IBCA World Individual Chess Championship in Poland in August 2025.
*     No entry fee from any player.
*     Free accommodation (all Air Conditioned) and fooding for all players, escorts and officials (Courtesy Sai International School).
*     Free pick and drop facilities for all players, escorts and officials from airport and railway station.
*     A budgetary provision of Rs 3 lakh has been allocated for prize money, trophies and mementos (Courtesy DSYS).
*     Air Conditioned tournament hall with refreshments.