Organised by Master Chess Foundation + IIG Sports Academy
The top 2 from each category will represent Odisha in the forthcoming 39th National Under-9 Open & Girls Chess Championships 2026, will be held at forthcoming National (U-09) OPEN & GIRLS Chess Championships to be held at Jharkhand from 05th -11th July 2026. However, additional 3 entries in OPEN will be added because in 2025 Odisha got a GOLD in 38th National Under-9 OPEN Chess Championship 2025.
| Venue | KT Global School, Barunei Road, Khordha |
| Date | 1 – 5 May 2026 |
| Rounds/ Time Control | 8 Rounds, 60′ + 30″ |
| Register link | https://forms.gle/sn5zUuA5wKq65iuZ7 |
| Entry Fee | ₹ 600/- (Non Refundable) |
| Total Prize Fund | ₹ 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only.) for each Category (OPEN & Girls) |
| National Selection from Odisha | OPEN: 2+3=5 GIRLS: 2 |
Contacts:
Ms. Itee Pradhan, 8093052050 (Lodging & Boarding)
Registration
- IA Santosh Kumar Mohapatra, 6371722939
- IA Jyoti Sankar Nanda, 9439490922
- Mr. Lalat Keshari Samal, 9337395004
