Organised by Master Chess Foundation
| Venue | Srusti Management of Academy and Technology |
| Date | 03 – 05 May 2025 |
| Rounds / Time Control | Rounds 8, 60′ + 30″ |
| Entry Fee | ₹ 600/– (Rupees six hundred only.) |
| Total Prize Fund | ₹ 20,000/- (Rupees twenty thousand only.) |
| Registration link | https://forms.gle/AXX2JE1VZSr9hqoB6 |
AOCA Registration: All participants must register with the All Odisha Chess Association (AOCA). The registration process requires a completed registration form, a copy of the Date of Birth Certificate (issued by the Municipality or Gram Panchayat), a passport-sized photograph of the player, and a registration fee of ₹200/- (Rupees two hundred only), which will be collected at the venue.
Eligibility: Players should born on or after 01.01.2016.
Last Date of Entry: 05:00 PM on 01 May 2025. Late fee Rs. 100/- will be charged till 05:00 PM on 02 May 2025.
State Qualifiers: The top two (2) players from each category will be selected to represent Odisha State in the forthcoming National (U-9) OPEN & GIRLS Chess Championships to be held at Pragyanam School, Sector-65, Gurugram, Haryana from 15-21 June 2025.
Inaugural Function
The Odisha State (Under 9) OPEN & GIRLS Chess Championships 2025 were inaugurated at the JRD TATA Hall, Srusti Academy of Management (Autonomous) Bhubaneswar on 03 May, 2025 at 10:30 A.M.
The following guests were present in the inaugural ceremony.
The Chief Guest Shri Satya Ranjan Pattnaik, President, AOCA; Er. Saroj K. Sahoo, Chairman, Srusti Academy of Management and Technology; Shri Bhabesh Mohanty, Jt. Secretary, AOCA.
Valedictory-cum-Prize Distribution Ceremony
The three-day chess tournament for Under 9 Boys & Girls was a thrilling experience for the participants, showcasing their honesty and patience at the grass-root level. The event concluded with a memorable Valedictory Ceremony and Prize Distribution at 5:30 P.M. on May 5, 2025, at JRD TATA Hall of Srusti Academy of Management and Technology. A total of 120 participants (81 in the Open category & 39 in the Girls category) from 14 districts took part in the event.
The following guests were present on the dais.
Chief Guest: Shri Padma Charan Sahoo, Dy. Secretary, Sports, Govt. of Odisha, Honoured Guest: Shri Debabrata Bhatta, Secretary, AOCA; Dr Anwesh Upadhyay, International Master; Shri G.D. Mishra, Dean Placement, Srusti Academy of Management and Technology; Honoured Guest: Shri Bikram Keshari Biswal, Founder MCF, Tournament Director; IA Santosh Kumar Mohapatra and IA Suresh Chandra Sahoo, Chief Arbiter.
This championship provided a platform for young chess talents to showcase their skills and sportsmanship. The top 2 finishers from the Open and Girls categories (listed below) have been honoured to represent Odisha in the upcoming “38th National Under-9 Open & Girls Chess Championships 2025.” This prestigious national event will be held at Pragyanam School, Sector-65, Gurugram, Haryana, from June 15 to 21, 2025.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the accomplished players who will carry the banner of Odisha to the national stage. Your dedication and performance have earned you this opportunity, and we wish you all the best as you prepare to compete at the national level.
We look forward to cheering for our talented representatives from Odisha as they compete at the national championship. Your achievements are a source of pride for our state, and we have full confidence in your abilities to excel on the national stage.
Once again, congratulations to all the winners, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants, parents, and the organizing team for making this championship a truly memorable event.