Chennai is decked up for India’s first Chess Olympiad
2 years, 5 months ago

Chennai is decked up for India’s first Chess Olympiad

Live Mint  

The 44th International Chess Olympiad will start today and go till August 10 at Poonjeri Village in Mamallapuram, a UNESCO heritage site. As India emerged as the host country, the Central Government gave Tamil Nadu the hosting rights to host the high-profile Chess event. Tamil Nadu Government announced holidays for schools, colleges and non-essential government offices in four districts to view the opening of the event which is expecting 2000 participants from 187 countries. The host countries are allowed to field two teams, however India was allowed to field a third team in both categories because there were an odd number of teams overall.

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FIDE hints at hosting major Chess event in India in 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FIDE hints at hosting major Chess event in India in 2025

New Indian Express  

SINGAPORE: The world governing body for chess, FIDE, may host a 'very major event' in India in 2025, according to its Director General, Emil Sutovsky. "There's always talk with India," Sutovsky told select Indian media on the sidelines of the chess World Championship in Singapore. We are in constant talks with the All India Chess Federation, and there's a connection …

It won’t be this easy in future Olympiads, says Viswanathan Anand
3 months, 2 weeks ago

It won’t be this easy in future Olympiads, says Viswanathan Anand

The Hindu  

After erring at the last hurdle in 2022 in Chennai, India’s chess squads brought glory by winning the open and the women’s gold medals at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest. One of the reasons I thought India was one of the favourites this year is simply because we could afford one or two accidents in every other round,” Anand said …

Olympiad
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympiad

The Hindu  

The Olympiad champions, the stars of Indian chess, were felicitated by the Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and the Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Ms. Raksha Khadse on Thursday. The Sports Minister was happy about Indian players asserting the country’s legacy in chess. The Sports Minister emphasised that as India marched towards becoming a developed nation, …

India's Olympiad-winning teams to get ₹3.2 crore from Chess Federation
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Olympiad-winning teams to get ₹3.2 crore from Chess Federation

Hindustan Times  

The All India Chess Federation announced a whopping ₹3.2 crore in rewards for the historic 45th Olympiad-winning Indian teams during a felicitation ceremony here on Wednesday. Grandmasters D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and woman GM R Vaishali pose for photos at a felicitation ceremony after India won Gold medal in both open and women categories at the Chess Olympiad 2024 AICF …

Team India Celebrates Chess Olympiad 2024 Gold Win With Rohit Sharma-Like Celebration— Watch
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Team India Celebrates Chess Olympiad 2024 Gold Win With Rohit Sharma-Like Celebration— Watch

ABP News  

India scripted history as both men’s and women’s teams secured their first-ever gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary on September 22. Moreover, both the men’s and women’s team celebrated the trophies in iconic manner, similar to Indian cricket team’s captain Rohit Sharma at the T20 World Cup 2024 win. Following the men's team's historic triumph, the …

PM Modi on Chess Olympiad gold medals: ‘A new chapter in India’s sports trajectory’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi on Chess Olympiad gold medals: ‘A new chapter in India’s sports trajectory’

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the men's and women's Chess teams for winning the gold medals at the Chess Olympiad, saying the remarkable achievement marks a new chapter in India's sports trajectory. India on Sunday scripted history in the Chess Olympiad as its men's and women's teams clinched their maiden titles in a rare clean sweep of gold …

Chess Olympiad | September 22, 2024 — the day India ruled the world
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chess Olympiad | September 22, 2024 — the day India ruled the world

The Hindu  

Remember June 25, 1983, London? India’s first cricket World Cup triumph, the first athletics gold at the Olympics through Neeraj Chopra, the first World chess championship title through Viswanathan Anand, and the first Thomas Cup victory will be etched in memory forever. India’s men and women won the gold at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Sunday. They ensured that …

Olympiad signals India’s rise as dominating chess nation
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympiad signals India’s rise as dominating chess nation

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Ten years ago, tucked 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, a 19th seeded Indian team took a crack at history. The team, missing India’s top two players — Viswanathan Anand and P Harikrishna — was led by K Sasikiran. Since last year, its brightest, top players aged 18-21, have had jaw-dropping individual performances – making a World Cup …

Chess Olympiad | India’s men and women are making some right moves in Budapest
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chess Olympiad | India’s men and women are making some right moves in Budapest

The Hindu  

It is not often that a truly global competition featuring 180 nations begins with India as the top seed. At the halfway stage in the Chess Olympiad at Budapest, the Indian women have justified their top billing: they are in the sole lead position. Another five rounds remain, but India is well placed to score a double – and even …

Chess Olympiad: Indian men defeat Azerbaijan, women beat Kazakhstan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chess Olympiad: Indian men defeat Azerbaijan, women beat Kazakhstan

Hindustan Times  

Arjun Erigaisi showed immense calm and composure as he registered his fifth-straight win, beating world No. On Sunday, India bagged wins in the fifth round of the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, with the men's team beating Azerbaijan 3-1. Arjun, India's highest-ranked player, beat Mamedov on the third board. The ongoing Chess Olympiad has just not been about India's results, it …

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams make it four out of four
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams make it four out of four

The Hindu  

India’s men and women continue to impress at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest. Harika bounces back The women’s team should be pleased that its main player D. Harika has bounced back to form after her defeat to Alexandra Kosteniuk in the match against Switzerland in the previous round. On the second board, R. Vaishali was held to a draw by …

Chess Olympiad | Indian teams continue winning run
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Chess Olympiad | Indian teams continue winning run

The Hindu  

The Indian men and women made it three out of three at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Friday. In the third round, the men defeated host Hungary-B 3.5-0.5 while the women beat Switzerland 3-1. On the second board, R. Vaishali beat Ghazal Hakimifard while Divya Deshmukh defeated Sofiia Hryzlova on the third. After winning all its eight games on …

Anand and Sasikaran to Gukesh and Pragg: India’s rise at the Chess Olympiad
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Anand and Sasikaran to Gukesh and Pragg: India’s rise at the Chess Olympiad

The Hindu  

As the 45th Chess Olympiad is being held in Budapest, we look at historical performances in the Open section of the most prestigious event of team chess. In Budapest, India’s team comprising Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi, D. Gukesh, R. Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi, and P. Harikrishna is the strongest one ever fielded by the country. Chart 3 shows India’s performance in Chess …

Chess Olympiad | Seven wins and a draw for India on day one
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Chess Olympiad | Seven wins and a draw for India on day one

The Hindu  

India’s campaign in the Chess Olympiad got off to a fine start in Budapest on Wednesday. In the open section, India crushed Morocco 4-0, while in the women’s event, it could not make a perfect score against Jamaica. But it was normal service on other boards, with R. Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh and Tania Sachdev all posting wins, against Adani Clarke, …

Chess Championship: Chennai, Singapore & New Delhi submit bids to host final
7 months, 1 week ago

Chess Championship: Chennai, Singapore & New Delhi submit bids to host final

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Three cities, including Chennai, are in the running to host the chess World Championship final between Ding Liren and D Gukesh. “Three bids to host the FIDE World Championship Match-2024,” Emil Sutovsky, CEO of the world governing body, FIDE, posted on X on Friday. Interestingly, the Chennai bid was made via the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu while …

India hands over Chess Olympiad Torch to Hungary
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India hands over Chess Olympiad Torch to Hungary

The Hindu  

In a symbolic gesture, the Chess Olympiad torch was handed off by India to the 2024 host Hungary at the National Stadium here on Wednesday. In the presence of the five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand and the strongest woman chess player of all time, Hungary’s Judit Polgar, besides officials from several embassies, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur lit the torch …

Chess World Cup: A tough ask for Indians
1 year, 5 months ago

Chess World Cup: A tough ask for Indians

The Hindu  

For over three decades, before every world-class chess event, Indian fans looked to Viswanathan Anand to live up to his name for their daily dose of joy. If the score stands at 1-1, two rapid games — 25 minutes plus 10-second increment per move per player — will be played. If the match is tied at 2-2, two more rapid …

India’s teen quartet ready for top board in new year
2 years ago

India’s teen quartet ready for top board in new year

Hindustan Times  

If 1988 will forever be remembered in Indian chess as the year that the country got its first Grandmaster in Viswanathan Anand, 2022 will be significant for showing that India can stage large-scale chess tournaments and compete with the best in the world. In July-August this year, India hosted the FIDE Chess Olympiad — the 44th iteration of the biennial …

Making sporting access universal is important
2 years, 4 months ago

Making sporting access universal is important

Hindustan Times  

I became India’s first Grandmaster in 1988. The fact that the Tamil Nadu government got involved and backed the Chess Olympiad in such a big way recently was pleasing. I want to see chess spread to all corners of the country and for young people from every state to come and enjoy the game. A big sport has to keep …

Teenagers at the Heart of The Road Ahead for Indian Chess
2 years, 4 months ago

Teenagers at the Heart of The Road Ahead for Indian Chess

News 18  

The successful conduct of the 44th Chess Olympiad, held at Mahabalipuram from 28th July to 9th August, has indeed opened new doors, directions and dimensions to Chess in India. The fact that the Indian Team won Bronze in the 2014 Chess Olympiad, despite Viswanathan Anand being unable to play therein, speaks for itself. An instantaneous remark by the world champion …

Chess Olympiad: A well-organised extravaganza
2 years, 4 months ago

Chess Olympiad: A well-organised extravaganza

The Hindu  

Usually, the hosting rights of a Chess Olympiad is given four years in advance. Without doubt, despite the time constraint to put together an event of such a magnitude in around four months, the Tamil Nadu government raised the bar to such a high that Budapest could find it tough to come anywhere close to it. 100 crores for the …

44th Chess Olympiad 2022 Chennai pregnant Harika Dronavalli indian women team Koneru Humpy R Vaishali Tania Sachdev Bhakti Kulkarni
2 years, 5 months ago

44th Chess Olympiad 2022 Chennai pregnant Harika Dronavalli indian women team Koneru Humpy R Vaishali Tania Sachdev Bhakti Kulkarni

ABP News  

New Delhi: India's star chess player Harika Dronavalli has added another feather to her cap after the India A team, comprising Koneru Humpy, R Vaishali, Tania Sachdev Harika Dronavalli and Bhakti Kulkarni, secured a bronze medal in the women’s section at the 44th Chess Olympiad. Harika's determination and support from her family, teammates and the All India Chess Federation all …

FIDE Chess Olympiad Draws to a Close
2 years, 5 months ago

FIDE Chess Olympiad Draws to a Close

News 18  

The 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad drew to a close here on Tuesday amid extravagant cultural events, with India’s ‘B’ team settled for a bronze medal in the Open section. Presiding over the closing ceremony, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said the state government has been implementing several schemes under the ‘Dravidian model,’ to make the state a pioneer …

44th Chess Olympiad: How The Sport Has Been Inspiring Bollywood Movies' Plots For Years
2 years, 5 months ago

44th Chess Olympiad: How The Sport Has Been Inspiring Bollywood Movies' Plots For Years

News 18  

The cerebral sport of chess has conflict interwoven into the story, when it comes to match play. Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, based on Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s story, the plot revolves around Daanish chasing daughter Noorie’s murderer and in the process meeting Pandit Dhar, chess teacher to the daughter earlier. Chess maestros devoting a major chunk of life in pursuit of …

Chess Olympiad 2022 round 11 Highlights: India wins two bronze medals; Uzbekistan wins open gold, Ukraine Women take top honours
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad 2022 round 11 Highlights: India wins two bronze medals; Uzbekistan wins open gold, Ukraine Women take top honours

The Hindu  

Welcome to the live coverage of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai. RESULTS FROM DAY 11: India A finish with bronze medals This is the final day of the Olympiad in Chennai. There’s quite a bit of confusion in finalising the bronze medal position in the women’s category, a place India is desperately vying for. Coming into day 11 leading …

Dhoni to be chief guest for Chess Olympiad closing ceremony on Tuesday
2 years, 5 months ago

Dhoni to be chief guest for Chess Olympiad closing ceremony on Tuesday

The Hindu  

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will attend the Chief Guest for the closing ceremony of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai on Tuesday. Olympiad comes to Chennai Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, chess governing body FIDE decided the move the event from there. It was the first big-ticket chess event held in India since the 2013 World …

Explained | Chess Olympiad: Origins of the event, rules & India’s rise to top seed and host
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained | Chess Olympiad: Origins of the event, rules & India’s rise to top seed and host

The Hindu  

The story so far: India continues to shine on the ninth day of the 44th Chess Olympiad, despite the India 1 women’s team suffering a setback, losing to Poland. India’s elevation to host FIDE was put in a quandary when the 2022 Chess Olympiad host – Russia – invaded Ukraine in February, putting the event in jeopardy. As FIDE President …

Chess Olympiad 2022 Day 9 Highlights, results: Gukesh, India draw with Azerbaijan; Senior India women lose to Poland
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad 2022 Day 9 Highlights, results: Gukesh, India draw with Azerbaijan; Senior India women lose to Poland

The Hindu  

Welcome to the live coverage of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai. 8:54pm: In the open section, India 2 drew with Azerbaijan, as the amazing winning streak of D. Gukesh finally came to an end; he had to settle for a draw with Shakhriyar Mamedyarov. Track the India Women’s boards here: Track the India Men’s boards here: DAY 8 RECAP: …

44th Chess Olympiad: The Indian Women's Team Extends its Unbeaten Streak at the 44th Chess Olympiad
2 years, 5 months ago

44th Chess Olympiad: The Indian Women's Team Extends its Unbeaten Streak at the 44th Chess Olympiad

News 18  

Indian women’s A team notched up their seventh successive victory against sixth seed Azerbaijan with a 2.5-1.5 score to maintain their sole lead in the women’s section with 14 points at the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu on Friday. However, Tania Sachdev and R Vaishali once again rose to the occasion magnificently by scoring hard fought victories while …

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams continue winning spree
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams continue winning spree

The Hindu  

Indian teams continued their winning run in the Open section of the 44th Chess Olympiad with all three posting easy victories over their respective opponents here on Sunday. While second-seeded India 'A' rode on wins from GMs P Harikrishna and Arjun Erigaisi for a 3-1 victory against Greece, India 'B' swept past Switzerland 4-0 and the third team got the …

Olympiad: India keep their winning run going
2 years, 5 months ago

Olympiad: India keep their winning run going

Hindustan Times  

R Praggnanandhaa barely exuded a smile. He had just defeated Switzerland’s Yannick Pelletier after 67 moves, ensuring India B registered their third consecutive 4-0 victory in the 44th edition of the Chess Olympiad. India's Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa competes during his Round 3 game against Estonia at the 44th Chess Olympiad 2022, in Mahabalipuram. Carlsen held as Norway suffer setback: A day …

Chess Olympiad Day 3 Highlights: Italy shocks Norway, India maintains positive results
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad Day 3 Highlights: Italy shocks Norway, India maintains positive results

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Mahabalipuram. You can track their progress here: FIDE OLYMPIAD DAY 2 OPEN CATEGORY RESULTS INDIA GREECE SCORE/RESULT Harikrishna Pentala Mastrovasilis Dimitrios 1-0 Vidit Gujrathi Theodorou Nikolaos 1/2 - 1/2 Arjun Erigaisi Mastrovasilis Athanasios 1-0 Sasikiran Krishnan Ioannidis Evgenios 1/2 - 1/2 INDIA SWITZERLAND SCORE/RESULT D Gukesh Georgiadis Nico …

Chess Olympiad 2022: Madras High Court orders Tamil Nadu govt to publish photos of PM Modi, President in ads
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad 2022: Madras High Court orders Tamil Nadu govt to publish photos of PM Modi, President in ads

India TV News  

Highlights Madurai bench of Madras High Court recently gave an order to Tamil Nadu govt It's to ensure that photos of both President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi appear in all Ads are related to 44th Chess Olympiad 2022 which is being organised in Tamil Nadu from July 28 Chess Olympiad 2022 news updates : The Madurai bench of Madras High …

Chess Olympiad Has Come to its Home Country in the 75th Year of Independence, Says PM Modi
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad Has Come to its Home Country in the 75th Year of Independence, Says PM Modi

News 18  

In the year when India is going to celebrate the 75th year of Independence, it is apt that the Chess Olympiad has come to the country, the home of chess, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Listing out the several firsts of the 44th Chess Olympiad – the first time the event is held in the game’s place of …

PM Modi's Traditional Veshti And Shawl With Chessboard Design At Chess Olympiad Grabs Attention
2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi's Traditional Veshti And Shawl With Chessboard Design At Chess Olympiad Grabs Attention

ABP News  

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared open the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai on Thursday, his choice of attire for the event grabbed attention and got netizens talking on social media. PM Modi arrived at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium wearing a half-sleeved white shirt, chess patterned karai veshti and sported a shawl that had a chessboard designed border. PM …

Chess Olympiad 2022: Arkady Dvorkovich expects close FIDE elections
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad 2022: Arkady Dvorkovich expects close FIDE elections

The Hindu  

Arkady Dvorkovich, the incumbent FIDE President, is perceived to be the front-runner for getting re-elected at the FIDE General Assembly and elections scheduled here on August 7. The nomination of five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand as FIDE Deputy President in Dvorkovich’s team has enhanced the image of FIDE. The 50-year-old Russian said the FIDE elections will be the most competitive …

Pakistan boycotts 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai; India says decision 'highly unfortunate'
2 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan boycotts 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai; India says decision 'highly unfortunate'

Firstpost  

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said it was surprising that Pakistan has suddenly taken the decision not to participate in the event New Delhi: Pakistan said on Thursday that it will boycott the International Chess Federation event in Chennai citing the torch relay of the event passing through Jammu and Kashmir, a move termed by India as “highly …

Chennai Chess Olympiad updates | Declaring open the 44th Chess Olympiad, PM Modi says TN is chess powerhouse of India
2 years, 5 months ago

Chennai Chess Olympiad updates | Declaring open the 44th Chess Olympiad, PM Modi says TN is chess powerhouse of India

The Hindu  

The world’s biggest team chess championship, featuring players from 187 countries, takes place at Hotel Four Points by Sheraton, Mamallapuram, starting July 29 and is to conclude on August 10. 40 pm CM Stalin addresses at the inauguration Delivering his address during the inaugural of the 44th Chess Olympiad, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Chennai can be rightly called the …

Chess Olympiad 2022 LIVE Updates: PM Modi To Visit Chennai For Inauguration Today
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad 2022 LIVE Updates: PM Modi To Visit Chennai For Inauguration Today

ABP News  

Chennai: India is set to host a Chess Olympiad tournament for the first time in its history from July 28 to August 10 in Chennai. The 44th Chess Olympiad 2022 will be inaugurated by PM Modi in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Thursday and the tournament will be held till August 10 at Poonjeri village in Mamallapuram. On June …

Coimbatore artist designs 1.5-inch miniature chess board ahead of Olympiad
2 years, 5 months ago

Coimbatore artist designs 1.5-inch miniature chess board ahead of Olympiad

India Today  

Ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad to kick start, a Coimbatore miniature artist designed a 1.5-inch miniature chess board using silver and 2 grams of gold in just 2 hours. Speaking about this miniature chess board, he said, I want to create awareness among children about the traditional chess game which is called a chaduranga. This is a traditional game …

Chennai: BJP Leaders Paste PM Modi's Photos On Chess Olympiad 2022 Posters
2 years, 5 months ago

Chennai: BJP Leaders Paste PM Modi's Photos On Chess Olympiad 2022 Posters

ABP News  

Chennai: Ahead of Chess Olympiad 2022, BJP cadre went on to glue the image of PM Modi on the posters of the event in Chennai on Wednesday. The BJP members put up PM’s image on the posters after claiming that Tamil Nadu got the opportunity to host the tournament in Chennai because of the Central government. However, on Wednesday, BJP …

PM Modi declares open Chess Olympiad, Stalin says world's gaze now on Tamil Nadu
2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi declares open Chess Olympiad, Stalin says world's gaze now on Tamil Nadu

India TV News  

Highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared open the FIDE 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai Modi said that in sports there are no losers, but winners and future winners CM Stalin thanked Modi and the Centre for holding the event In a glittery event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared open the FIDE 44th Chess Olympiad here on Thursday. Chief Minister M …

India comes down heavily on Pakistan for pulling out of Chess Olympiad
2 years, 5 months ago

India comes down heavily on Pakistan for pulling out of Chess Olympiad

India TV News  

India has come down heavily on Pakistan for pulling out of the Chess Olympiad in Tamil Nade, and has accused them of "politicising" the sporting event. Hours after Pakistan announced its withdrawal over the Olympiad's torch relay passing through Jammu and Kashmir, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said it was "highly unfortunate" that Pakistan has "politicised" the prestigious international …

PM Modi to inaugurate 44th Chess Olympiad in Tamil Nadu tomorrow
2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi to inaugurate 44th Chess Olympiad in Tamil Nadu tomorrow

Live Mint  

Ahead of his visit to Tamil Nadu on July 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is looking forward to in Chennai for the inauguration of 44th Chess Olympiad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to share, "I am looking forward to being in Chennai for the inauguration of 44th Chess Olympiad at 6 PM tomorrow evening. PM Modi …

Why Chess Olympiad 2022 gives hope to small businesses in Mamallapuram
2 years, 5 months ago

Why Chess Olympiad 2022 gives hope to small businesses in Mamallapuram

The Hindu  

Its people are what make Mamallapuram what it is: the sculptors, migrant artisans and fisherfolk-restaurateurs that take up Othavadai street today have a hopeful air about them. Apart from the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022, the Covelong Point Surf, Music and Yoga Festival and the Tamil Nadu International Kite Festival are events that the seaside town will play host to …

Why Mamallapuram was chosen to host the Chess Olympiad
2 years, 5 months ago

Why Mamallapuram was chosen to host the Chess Olympiad

The Hindu  

A well-connected transportation network, a handful of star hotels and the ease of ensuring various security measures are among the major factors that helped Mamallapuram emerge as the host for 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad commencing July 28. A retired official who was involved in the preparations for the second informal summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese premier …

Chennai Chess Olympiad | Go in with a sense of danger, but not be pessimistic, says Viswanathan Anand
2 years, 5 months ago

Chennai Chess Olympiad | Go in with a sense of danger, but not be pessimistic, says Viswanathan Anand

The Hindu  

It’s Chennai Chess Olympiad time and I can feel the buzz, not just in my home State but everywhere I’ve travelled during the past month. But, hopefully, we’ll have a smooth ride in the sense that even if we have a 2.5-1.5 win, and we have a lot of them, then we’re steadily scoring points. I think if you can …

Square off: The Hindu Editorial on India hosting 44th Chess Olympiad
2 years, 5 months ago

Square off: The Hindu Editorial on India hosting 44th Chess Olympiad

The Hindu  

A nation brimming with chess talent is now ready to parade it on a platform that does not get any bigger. The 44th Chess Olympiad, with participants from 187 nations, opens with a gala ceremony at Chennai’s Nehru Stadium on Thursday and the 11-round on-board action commences the following day at Mamallapuram. Once Russia was out of the Olympiad both …

Chess Olympiad torch held in Madurai
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad torch held in Madurai

The Hindu  

The Chess Olympiad torch received rousing welcome in the southern districts on Tuesday. Rishabh brought the Chess Olympiad Torch to VOC Stadium, Palayamkottai from Madurai around 11 p.m. on Monday, local chess players including students from various schools and senior citizens played matches till 7 a.m. In the morning, Speaker M. Appavu, who honoured the winners of the ‘overnight chess …

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