The Latest Breaking News from Chess Olympiad

Raunak, Divya to debut for India in senior Chess Olympiad

NAGPUR: City masters Raunak Sadhwani and Divya Deshmukh were rewarded for their consistent over the board (OTB) performance as the talented duo will make their debut in the senior India team for the Chess Olympiad.

The Times of India · May 3, 2022

20-member Indian team for Chess Olympiad

Anand steps aside to let youngsters have a chance

The Hindu · May 2, 2022

Chess Olympiad: Viswanathan Anand to mentor squad as India name two teams in open and women's section

CHENNAI: Two teams each will represent India in the Open and women's section at the 44th Chess Olympiad with five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand being named as the hosts' mentor for the prestigious tournament scheduled to be played from July 28 to August 10.

The Times of India · May 2, 2022

44th Chess Olympiad to be held in Chennai from July 28 to Aug 10

CHENNAI: The 44th Chess Olympiad will be held in Chennai from July 28 to August 10, the game's world governing body FIDE said.

The Times of India · Mar 24, 2022

Arjun’s progress a bit like Alireza’s: Praggnanandhaa

Chess Olympiad at home will add to the pressure but it will be fun too, says the young Grandmaster

The Hindu · Mar 17, 2022

Over 150 countries to take part in 44th Chess Olympiad, says Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

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 in India, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Mar 16, 2022

Chess Olympiad in India will add to our stature: Anand

The Tamil Nadu Government, which offered a guarantee of ₹75 crore to the FIDE as part of the AICF’s bid, has geared up to make the event a mega success

The Hindu · Mar 16, 2022

Chennai to host 44th Chess Olympiad

A proud moment for Tamil Nadu, says Chief Minister Stalin

The Hindu · Mar 16, 2022

Chennai to host Chess Olympiad

The Olympiad was moved out of Russia after it invaded neighbouring Ukraine

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2022

India plans to host Chess Olympiad that's been moved out of Moscow

On Friday, FIDE decided to move the Chess Olympiad and all other official competitions planned in Russia in the wake of the country's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.

The Hindu · Feb 26, 2022