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Chess Olympiad: Indian teams off to winning starts

MAMALLAPURAM: Indian teams opened their campaigns with easy wins in the Open and women's sections of the 44th Chess Olympiad on Friday. All the six Indian teams (three in Open and three in women's event) won 4-0 over their first round opponents.

The Times of India

Smooth sailing for the Indian teams

Both the Indian teams have taken unassailable 3-0 leads over their respective opponents.

The Hindu

Shatranj Ke Khilari: Chess Olympiad round 1 pairings out; games begin today

India A is seeded 2nd after the USA in the open section, while the women’s A team is the top-seeded team. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Citing Kashmir, Pakistan pulls out on Chess Olympiad eve

CHENNAI/NEW DELHI: Pakistan raised the Kashmir spectre to pull out of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram on the eve of the event, citing India's torch relay passing through Kashmir on June 21.

The Times of India

Pakistani players to leave tonight after last-minute pullout from Chess Olympiad

CHENNAI: The prevailing cross-border tension ended Pakistan chess team's campaign even before it started as the players are due to return on Thursday night after a last-minute pull out from the 44th Olympiad here.

The Times of India

No better time for sports in India than now, says PM Modi

During his address, Mr. Stalin said it was a proud moment for India to host the international chess event.

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India’s first Chess Olympiad is going to be very special, says Judit Polgar

NAGPUR: Hungarian Grandmaster Judit Polgar is impressed with the craze and passion for chess in India and feels that the 44th Chess Olympiad will be one of the best editions of the prestigious event.

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

ISLAMABAD/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 unfortunate".

The Times of India

Pakistan pulls out of Chess Olympiad; India hits out at Pak for 'politicising' sporting event

ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Thursday pulled out of the Chess Olympiad being held in Tamil Nadu, prompting India to hit out at the neighbouring country for "politicising" the sporting event.

The Times of India

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

A gala opening ceremony of the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad took place at the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on July 28, 2022. The international event was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.

The Hindu

India slams Pakistan for ‘politicising’ Chess Olympiad

New Delhi India on July 28 criticised Pakistan for pulling out of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Tamil N

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44th Chess Olympiad begins today in Chennai; PM Modi to inaugurate

Governor of Tamil Nadu R N Ravi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur will also grace the event among other dignitaries. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Pakistan pulls out of Chess Olympiad over torch relay passing through J&K

India terms the decision surprising, says it is taken after Pakistani team left for the event

The Hindu

Chess Olympiad: Self-taught Bhutan players look to make new start

KOLKATA: It's going to be baptism by fire for the Bhutan side at the Chess Olympiad in Chennai from July 28 to August 10 as 10 members of this small mountain country will be playing their first-ever over the board Fide-rated tournament. Established in 2004, the Bhutan Chess Federation (BCF)…

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Top Tamil Nadu news developments today

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 44th Chess Olympiad today at the Jawaharlal Nehru In

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Chess Olympiad: On every board, India have strong players, says Viswanathan Anand

Mentor feels team will be able to deal with the pressure of expectation

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BJP leader pastes Modi’s photo on Chess Olympiad banners

The event has been arranged by Centre, Tamil Nadu is only hosting it, says Amar Prasad Reddy

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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin reviews arrangements at Chess Olympiad venues

Stalin visits Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai and Poonjeri in Chengalpattu district

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All eyes on India ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad

MAMALLAPURAM: Chess Olympiad fever peaks here with Indian teams appearing primed for glory in the 44th edition of the prestigious event that starts from Thursday.

The Hindu

Chess Olympiad: We should go in with a sense of danger, but not be pessimistic, either

Even if we have a 2.5-1.5 win, and have a lot of them, then we’re steadily scoring points and having a smooth ride

The Hindu

Square off: On India hosting 44th Chess Olympiad

Whether India wins medals or not, the staging of the Chess Olympiad will give chess a boost

The Times of India

India have a strong chance of winning medals at Chess Olympiad: Magnus Carlsen

CHENNAI: Reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen on Tuesday said that hosts India stand a strong chance of winning medals at the upcoming 44th Chess Olympiad.

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Anand's absence will be felt but India capable of putting up good show at Olympiad: Harikrishna

NEW DELHI: India's top-ranked chess player P Harikrishna on Tuesday said while legendary Viswanathan Anand's absence from the Indian team will make a big difference, the young players are ready to carve out a niche for themselves at this year's Chess Olympiad.

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India 'B' team capable of podium finish in Chess Olympiad: Coach Ramesh

CHENNAI: The youthful India 'B' team can finish on the podium in the Open section of the 44th Chess Olympiad if the players perform to their potential, the side's coach Grandmaster RB Ramesh said.

The Hindu

Not the last World title-match for Carlsen: Judit Polgar

India-B can spring surprises at the Chess Olympiad

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