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 event, somewhere along the way, the officers realised that they needed to take control of almost every aspect and left very little for the inexperienced office-bearers of the AICF. I must congratulate honourable Chief Minister M. K. Stalin and his team of astute bureaucrats for the huge success of this event.” Helping hand: Geoffrey Borg flew down from Dubai to help AICF and TN officials meet the challenges of hosting the Chess Olympiad. A lot of credit is due to the presence of former FIDE CEO Geoffrey Borg who came down from Dubai to help AICF and TN officials meet the challenges of hosting this event.

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Bharat Singh Chauhan re-elected deputy president of Asian Chess Federation
2 years, 3 months ago

Bharat Singh Chauhan re-elected deputy president of Asian Chess Federation

The Hindu  

Senior sports administrator Bharat Singh Chauhan has been re-elected deputy president of the Asian Chess Federation. Contesting on the ticket of President Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifah Al Nahyan, the 64-year old Chauhan turned out to be a unanimous choice for the post. We are on our way to becoming the best chess playing nation in the world,” Chauhan, who has …

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 …

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 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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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: Chennai gears up for multi-nation sporting event
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad: Chennai gears up for multi-nation sporting event

India TV News  

Chennai has been gripped by Chess fever lately with just 4 days remaining for the 44th Chess Olympiad. Also, a few thousand people took part in an Olympiad special run organized in the city today ahead of the prestigious tournament. The curtain raiser tournament was conducted in the same hall today that will host the 44th Chess Olympiad, creating a …

Chess Olympiad: Preparations On, Test Tournament Held
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad: Preparations On, Test Tournament Held

News 18  

Chess fever is well and truly on in Chennai with just four days to go for the 44th Olympiad. As the countdown for the chess extravaganza continues, a test event was held on Sunday to assess the preparedness for the tournament. Also, a few thousand people took part in an Olympiad special run organised in the city today ahead of …

Thambi, the Chess Olympiad mascot, is here to paint Tamil Nadu ‘black and white’
2 years, 5 months ago

Thambi, the Chess Olympiad mascot, is here to paint Tamil Nadu ‘black and white’

The Hindu  

The Thambi is slowly becoming ubiquitous. Already, Thambi the knight has started to paint Tamil Nadu ’black and white’ and has sprung up at important tourist locations in the State and along the medians of arterial roads in Chennai. “It has been amazing, to say the least,” he said, highlighting that three u-15 boys and girls from each State and …

Preparations in full swing for Chess Olympiad
2 years, 5 months ago

Preparations in full swing for Chess Olympiad

The Hindu  

With less than a week to go for the inauguration of 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad on July 28, final arrangements are in full swing in Chennai and Mamallapuram. Velu visited Mamallapuram and reviewed the arrangements being made in the coastal town, where the international sports event would go on till August 10. This is how Chennai is decked up for …

Bharat Singh Chauhan on how India got the Chess Olympiad
2 years, 5 months ago

Bharat Singh Chauhan on how India got the Chess Olympiad

The Hindu  

Today, as I look back, it appears like a fantasy that India could get the right to host the prestigious Chess Olympiad in a matter of days. In effect, within 10 days of sending that first text message to Mr. Dvorkovich, India became the host of the 44th Chess Olympiad. Countdown begins: The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin …

Chess Olympiad Stamp Revealed in Honour of World Chess Day
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad Stamp Revealed in Honour of World Chess Day

News 18  

The ‘World Chess Day’ was celebrated on Wednesday with the unveiling of the official stamp of the 44th Chess Olympiad in the presence of a distinguished gathering at a city hotel in New Delhi. Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta, an Arjuna Awardee and team member of the Chess Olympiad along with President of All India Chess Federation and Chess Olympiad Organising Committee, …

FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022: Actor Rajinikanth Releases Teaser Featuring TN CM Stalin & AR Rahman
2 years, 5 months ago

FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022: Actor Rajinikanth Releases Teaser Featuring TN CM Stalin & AR Rahman

ABP News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu's 'Superstar' Rajinikanth launched the teaser for 44th International FIDE Chess Olympiad on social media on Friday. The video also showed CM Stalin welcoming chess players with folded hands. The dancers were Rajinikanth said, as per a report on The Hindu said, "It's a matter of pride since it's the first time in India the 44th FIDE Chess …

Hosting Chess Olympiad a matter of pride for Tamil Nadu: Stalin
2 years, 6 months ago

Hosting Chess Olympiad a matter of pride for Tamil Nadu: Stalin

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, speaking at Sportstar’s South Sports Conclave on Tuesday, said that hosting the Chess Olympiad in Chennai, the world’s biggest chess event, was a proud moment for the State. “Hosting the 44th Chess Olympiad is a matter of pride for the State of Tamil Nadu. Former India footballer Isaiah Arumainayagam and athlete Barath Sridhar won …

Tamil Nadu government has set aside Rs. 92.13 crore for Chess Olympiad: M.K. Stalin
2 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu government has set aside Rs. 92.13 crore for Chess Olympiad: M.K. Stalin

The Hindu  

Speaking at Sportstar’s South Sports Conclave in Chennai on Tuesday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Former Indian footballer Isaiah Arumainayagam and athlete Barath Sridhar won the HeroMotoCorp Unsung Champion and Emerging Hero honours, respectively, at the Sportstar South Sports Conclave. Reservoir of talent “As Sportstar seeks to entertain and enthrall our audiences with sharp and live narrating of major games …

AICF Supports Viswanathan Anand's Candidature for Deputy President of FIDE
2 years, 6 months ago

AICF Supports Viswanathan Anand's Candidature for Deputy President of FIDE

The Quint  

The house congratulated and applauded the swift action taken by Bharat Singh Chauhan for successfully bringing the chess Olympiad spectacle at a short notice. In another important decision the house accepted the resignation of IM Dinesh Sharma on personal grounds and nominated International Master Neeraj Kumar Mishra to fill the selector post as well as increased the remuneration of Arbiters …

AICF Unanimously Supports Viswanathan Anand's Candidature for Deputy President of FIDE
2 years, 6 months ago

AICF Unanimously Supports Viswanathan Anand's Candidature for Deputy President of FIDE

News 18  

The All India Chess Federation has unanimously decided to support the candidature of Viswanathan Anand for the post of deputy president of World Chess Federation, the sport body confirmed in a statement on Sunday. After the Annual General Meeting of AICF, held on Saturday, the house unanimously decided to endorse the candidature of five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand for the …

AICF Supports Viswanathan Anand's Candidature for FIDE Deputy President, Says Interim Secretary Vipnesh Bhardwaj
2 years, 7 months ago

AICF Supports Viswanathan Anand's Candidature for FIDE Deputy President, Says Interim Secretary Vipnesh Bhardwaj

News 18  

The All India Chess Federation will support five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand’s candidature for the post of the world body’s deputy president. Recently appointed AICF interim secretary, Vipnesh Bhardwaj clarified the federation’s stand on the matter, saying former secretary, Bharat Singh Chauhan has “always unquestionably supported Anand’s candidature”. Chauhan highlighted how the AICF was the first federation to support Anand’s …

Vipnesh Bharadwaj Appointed as All India Chess Federation's Interim Secretary
2 years, 7 months ago

Vipnesh Bharadwaj Appointed as All India Chess Federation's Interim Secretary

News 18  

Vipnesh Bharadwaj was on Friday appointed as interim secretary of All India Chess Federation by president Sanjay Kapoor after incumbent Bharat Singh Chauhan’s election to the post was stayed by Delhi High Court. Sources said the court order would not affect the preparations for the forthcoming 44th Chess Olympiad at Mahabalipuram near Chennai for which Chauhan is the tournament director. …

44th Chess Olympiad Draws Record Number Registrations of Countries and Teams
2 years, 7 months ago

44th Chess Olympiad Draws Record Number Registrations of Countries and Teams

News 18  

The 44th Chess Olympiad is all set to hit the record books as the highest number of countries and teams have registered for the world’s biggest chess event scheduled in Mahabalipuram, Chennai from July 28 to August 10. The historic event, which will be conducted in India for the first-time ever, has so far attracted entries of 343 teams in …

44th Chess Olympiad Draws Record Number Registrations of Countries, Teams
2 years, 7 months ago

44th Chess Olympiad Draws Record Number Registrations of Countries, Teams

News 18  

The 44th Chess Olympiad is all set to hit the record books as the highest number of countries and teams have registered for the world’s biggest chess event scheduled in Mahabalipuram, from July 28 to August 10. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE The event, which will be …

India Expecting to Get Permission to Field Third Team in Chess Olympiad
2 years, 7 months ago

India Expecting to Get Permission to Field Third Team in Chess Olympiad

News 18  

India, as host of the 44th Chess OIympiad at Chennai later this year, is expected to field a third team in both the Open and Women’s sections as the All India Chess Federation is expecting the mega event to have the best-ever participation for the event which is equivalent to the Olympics in chess. Bharat Singh Chouhan, secretary-general of AICF, …

AICF to organise tourneys to popularise chess in run up to 44th Olympiad
2 years, 7 months ago

AICF to organise tourneys to popularise chess in run up to 44th Olympiad

Firstpost  

The initiative, a part of the Chess in Schools Project by AICF, will be conducted through the state associations and with the support of the government of Tamil Nadu Chennai: The All India Chess Federation will be organising tournaments for school children across the country with an aim to promote the forthcoming 44th Chess Olympiad and also to popularise the …

AICF to Organise Tournaments to Popularise Chess in Run up to 44th Olympiad
2 years, 7 months ago

AICF to Organise Tournaments to Popularise Chess in Run up to 44th Olympiad

News 18  

The All India Chess Federation will be organising tournaments for school children across the country with an aim to promote the forthcoming 44th Chess Olympiad and also to popularise the sport. The AICF will be organising state-level tournaments for school children across India in the next couple of months to select 268 children who will get an opportunity to interact …

213 Teams Including from Ukraine Registered for Chess Olympiad in Mahabalipuram
2 years, 7 months ago

213 Teams Including from Ukraine Registered for Chess Olympiad in Mahabalipuram

News 18  

A total of 213 teams from over 100 countries including Ukraine, have registered to compete in the 44th Chess Olympiad to be held at Mahabalipuram, said an official of All India Chess Federation. “Till now 115 teams in the open category and 98 teams in the women’s category from over 100 countries have registered to play in the upcoming Chess …

Anand to support FIDE president Dvorkovich’s re-election bid
2 years, 9 months ago

Anand to support FIDE president Dvorkovich’s re-election bid

The Hindu  

Viswanathan Anand on Friday confirmed that he will be actively supporting current FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich's re-election bid - an indication of his growing interest in being a part of chess administration in the near future. Anand will not be contesting for any FIDE office-bearer's post but with India being awarded the hosting rights of the 44th Chess Olympiad by …

Chess Olympiad 2022: FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich Officially Hands Over Hosting Rights to India
2 years, 9 months ago

Chess Olympiad 2022: FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich Officially Hands Over Hosting Rights to India

News 18  

International Chess Federation President Mr. Arkady Dvorkovich officially handed over the hosting rights to India for the organization of the FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022 during an event in New Delhi on Friday, 01 April 2022. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP The President of All India Chess Federation and the Organizing Committee Dr. …

Over 150 countries to take part in 44th Chess Olympiad, says MK Stalin
2 years, 9 months ago

Over 150 countries to take part in 44th Chess Olympiad, says MK Stalin

Firstpost  

The Chief Minister, who announced that Tamil Nadu would host the international event, claimed this Olympiad would be a milestone in the history of the state. Chennai: The 44th Chess Olympiad, to be held in Mahabalipuram about 58 km from here, would see participation of over 150 countries and the tournament would be the biggest-ever sports event to have happened …

Moved out of Russia, Chess Olympiad to be held in Chennai this year
2 years, 9 months ago

Moved out of Russia, Chess Olympiad to be held in Chennai this year

Firstpost  

The Chess Olympiad is a biennial team event in which teams from some 190 countries compete over a two-week period. Chennai: The 44th Chess Olympiad, which was moved out of Russia after it invaded Ukraine, will be organised in Chennai later this year, making it the second major global event of the sport to be held in India after the …

India to host 44th World Chess Olympiad
2 years, 9 months ago

India to host 44th World Chess Olympiad

The Hindu  

Now, it is official. Since February 25, when India pitched in with a bid to hold the biennial spectacle following the decision of the World Chess Federation to move the Olympiad from Russia after it launched a war against Ukraine, there was guarded optimism within the Indian chess circles. Minutes after FIDE announced its decision, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. …

India eyes hosting Chess Olympiad after tournament gets moved out of Moscow
2 years, 10 months ago

India eyes hosting Chess Olympiad after tournament gets moved out of Moscow

Firstpost  

The All India Chess Federation on Saturday said it will be bidding to host the 44th Chess Olympiad later this year after the event was moved out of Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. Chennai: The All India Chess Federation on Saturday said it will be bidding to host the 44th Chess Olympiad later this year after the prestigious event …

AICF will be player friendly - Bharat Singh Chauhan - Sports News - Sportstar
3 years, 10 months ago

AICF will be player friendly - Bharat Singh Chauhan - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Since assuming charge as the new secretary of All India Chess Federation, Bharat Singh Chauhan has pressed all the right buttons of diplomacy. While AICF announced its plans of starting a Chess League and hosting an Olympiad among others, Bharat said AICF is looking at Kerala, Goa and Delhi as possible destinations for the biennial event. On the details of …

All India Chess Federation bids to host next Olympiad, announces upcoming Indian Chess League
3 years, 10 months ago

All India Chess Federation bids to host next Olympiad, announces upcoming Indian Chess League

Firstpost  

The newly elected AICF president Sanjay Kapoor unveiled a blueprint to turn the country into a chess superpower at a press conference after the federation conducted its Annual General Meeting. The All India Chess Federation on Sunday decided to bid for the next available edition of the Olympiad while also announcing starting of a high-profile Indian Chess League this year. …

Sanjay Kapoor elected All India Chess Federation president, Bharat Singh Chauhan retains secretary's post
4 years ago

Sanjay Kapoor elected All India Chess Federation president, Bharat Singh Chauhan retains secretary's post

Firstpost  

The AICF has been split into two factions, one led by Raja and the other by Chauhan. Chennai: Sanjay Kapoor was elected president of the All India Chess Federation while Bharat Singh Chauhan retained the secretary’s post in the polls held online on Monday. Kapoor said he will work for the chess players and lovers of the sport in the …

A golden moment: On India's win in Chess Olympiad
4 years, 4 months ago

A golden moment: On India's win in Chess Olympiad

The Hindu  

If further proof was needed of India’s growing stature in world chess and of the mind sport’s rising popularity in the country, the online Chess Olympiad provided it in emphatic fashion on Sunday. India’s Nihal Sarin and Divya Deshmukh had lost on time — competitive chess is always a race against the clock — but probably neither would have if …

Chess Olympiad: Players received no support while preparing, says India captain
4 years, 4 months ago

Chess Olympiad: Players received no support while preparing, says India captain

Live Mint  

Vidit Gujrathi, captain of the Indian team at the ongoing FIDE Online Olympiad 2020, has said the Indian government has been of little help in preparing for the world tournament. The 10-member Indian team features several heavyweights, including former world champion Vishwanathan Anand, women’s chess world number two Koneru Humpy, grandmasters P Harikrishna and D Harika, and two junior world …

Chess Olympiad promises plenty of thrills online
4 years, 4 months ago

Chess Olympiad promises plenty of thrills online

The Hindu  

Every two years, a large number of chess players, ranging from lower-rated players to World champions, would assemble for the Chess Olympiad. The 44th edition of the Olympiad was scheduled to have been held in Russia around this time, but world chess governing body FIDE has had to postpone it till next year following the coronavirus outbreak. READ| With a …

Viswanathan Anand yet to confirm online Olympiad gig
4 years, 6 months ago

Viswanathan Anand yet to confirm online Olympiad gig

The Hindu  

With the two warring factions of the All India Chess Federation proposing separate Indian teams for the upcoming FIDE online Olympiad, the players have started feeling the heat. Chauhan said, “In my explanation to the Sports Ministry, I’ve mentioned the team members were chosen as per the AICF approved norms and I’ve already received confirmation from two selectors. Earlier, in …

Indian chess: Secretary removed, more turmoil in AICF
4 years, 9 months ago

Indian chess: Secretary removed, more turmoil in AICF

The Hindu  

The crisis-ridden All India Chess Federation plunged into further turmoil when its president P. R. Venketrama Raja removed Bharat Singh Chauhan from the post of secretary of the federation on Monday. In a three-page letter, dated March 30, addressed to Chauhan, Raja detailed reasons for his action and said he had no option but to exercise his “extraordinary powers as …

Coronavirus: Chess Olympiad postponed to 2021 by FIDE
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Chess Olympiad postponed to 2021 by FIDE

The Hindu  

The world governing body of chess, FIDE, has postponed the Olympiad, scheduled for August 5-17 in Moscow, to 2021 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As you know, the Chess Olympiad is the most popular FIDE event, attended by thousands of people, including players, coaches, officials, and spectators,” the statement said. “The mission of Chess Olympiads is not only to determine …

All India Chess Federation ignores Ministry suggestion, holds General Body Meeting
5 years ago

All India Chess Federation ignores Ministry suggestion, holds General Body Meeting

The Hindu  

Ignoring the Sports Ministry’s suggestion that its urgent General Body Meeting be cancelled, the All India Chess Federation went ahead with the meeting here on Saturday. It was also decided not to discuss the charges of forgery and financial irregularities during the National sub-junior tournament against the Bengal Chess Association. This was done so that the issue could be taken …

Chess: AICF president, secretary call separate general body meetings
5 years, 1 month ago

Chess: AICF president, secretary call separate general body meetings

The Hindu  

All is not well between the top two functionaries in the All-India Chess Federation. Federation president P. R. Venketrama Raja has called for a special meeting of the general body on December 14, after AICF secretary Bharath Singh Chauhan did the same to discuss, among other things, early elections. Chauhan wanted to hold the special general body meeting in Gurugram …

All India Chess Federation confrontation comes to a boil
5 years, 1 month ago

All India Chess Federation confrontation comes to a boil

The Hindu  

In under 24 hours, the ongoing battle within the All India Chess Federation was out in the open after the president and the secretary overruled one another, issuing letters to all affiliates over the proposed Central Council Meeting on December 22 at Gurugram. Venkatrama Raja wrote to secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan expressing his displeasure over the calling of the CCM …

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