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India to field third team in Open section at Chess Olympiad

CHENNAI: India will field a third team in the Open section of the 44th Chess Olympiad to be held at Mamallapuram near here from July 28 to August 10, the All India Chess Federation (AICF) said on Sunday.

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2022

Akash Thakur named Angola coach to become fourth from Nagpur at Chess Olympiad

NAGPUR: Akash Thakur will be the fourth city master to make his presence felt in the 44th Fide Chess Olympiad, slated to be played in Chennai from July 28 to August 10. The 40-year-old Thakur, who is also a Fide Master (FM), has been appointed as the trainer of Angola…

The Times of India · Jul 1, 2022

Chennai to host India’s first WTA 250 event

Chennai seems to be the go-to destination when it comes to hosting big events. Just weeks after the city plays host to the chess Olympiad, it will gear up for its maiden WTA 250 event.

The Times of India · Jun 30, 2022

Thiruvananthapuram: Exhibition to mark Chess Olympiad

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: During a regular class at the International School of Chess at PMG trainer Unnikrishnan M N told the students about the upcoming Chess Olympiad set to be held in Chennai on July 28. After coming to know that the Chess Olympiad is happening in India for the first time,…

The Times of India · Jun 19, 2022

PM Modi flags off first-ever torch relay for Chess Olympiad

In nearly 100 years of the history of the Chess Olympiad, it's the first time India will be hosting the prestigious event

The Hindu · Jun 19, 2022

PM Narendra Modi flags off first-ever torch relay for Chess Olympiad

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off the first-ever torch relay for the Chess Olympiad ahead of the 44th edition of the event, which is to be held in Mahabalipuram from July 28 to August 10.

The Times of India · Jun 19, 2022

'Artificial Intelligence is rewriting the game'

Sports guest editors Viswanathan Anand and Anurag Thakur talk to TOI about the game-changing dynamics of the Chess Olympiad...

The Times of India · Jun 19, 2022

PM Narendra Modi to launch torch relay for 44th Chess Olympiad on June 19

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the historic torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad on June 19, flagging off the relay at 5 PM from Indira Gandhi Stadium, Delhi. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.

The Times of India · Jun 18, 2022

Immensely proud that we now have Chess Olympiad Torch Relay: Viswanathan Anand

NEW DELHI: Legendary Viswanathan Anand is "immensely proud" of the fact that the 44th Chess Olympiad starting in Mahabalipuram from July 28, will have its own Torch Relay, which is in similar lines to the Olympics.

The Times of India · Jun 17, 2022

PM Narendra Modi to launch torch relay for Chess Olympiad on June 19

CHENNAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the first-ever torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad, to be held near here in July-August, on June 19 in New Delhi.

The Times of India · Jun 15, 2022