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Torch rallies, road shows in Vellore, nearby districts for Chess Olympiad

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The Hindu · Jul 26, 2022

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.

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2022

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.

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2022

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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 Times of India · Jul 26, 2022

Chess Olympiad: After nod from Taliban, Afghan men ready to mount a challenge

CHENNAI: The last time over-the-board chess Olympiad was held Batumi in 2018, Afghanistan had gone on to top in the open category of Group D. With Taliban taking over the country in August last year, there were apprehensions as to whether players will get the government's nod to feature at…

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2022

Chess Olympiad: All eyes will be on Arjun, Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, Nihal & Raunak as India’s next-gen faces first big test

CHENNAI: If one glances through the latest FIDE top-10 junior rankings, three from India feature in them. Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi is in No. 2 spot behind Alireza Firouzja, while D Gukesh and Nihal Sarin are in the 6th and 10th spot respectively.

The Times of India · Jul 25, 2022

Chess Olympiad: India to field a record 6 teams and 30 players

CHENNAI: A record total of 30 Indian players across six teams (three in open and three women) will be participating at the Chess Olympiad, scheduled to be held from July 28 to August 10 in Chennai.

The Times of India · Jul 25, 2022

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Chess Olympiad torch reaches Tamil Nadu

During an event held at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Ministers V. Senthil Balaji, K. Ramachandran, M.P. Saminathan received the torch that had travelled across India

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2022

Chess Olympiad: Preparations on, test tournament held

CHENNAI: Chess fever is well and truly on in Chennai with just four days to go for the 44th Olympiad.

The Times of India · Jul 24, 2022

Dream comes true for Pratyusha and Sahithi

They have been named in the India C team for Chess Olympiad

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2022

Tamil Nadu government considering local holiday for four districts on July 28

44th FIDE Chess Olympiad is scheduled to commence that day

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2022

Thambi is here to paint the State ‘black and white’

The mascot of the soon-to-be-held 44th Chess Olympiad is well on his way to becoming a household name even as preparations for the marquee event barrel on

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2022

Delhi GM Sahaj Grover fuels South Africa’s Chess Olympiad dreams

CHENNAI: When New Delhi Grandmaster Sahaj Grover visited South Africa for the Commonwealth chess tournament in 2013 --- little did he know that the country would become his second home in the coming years.

The Times of India · Jul 21, 2022

Grand welcome for the torchlight procession of Chess Olympiad

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The Hindu · Jul 21, 2022

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The Hindu · Jul 21, 2022

Harika stays fully focused for the Chess Olympiad

Expectant mother training at home, away from teammates

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2022

TTDC to run five free buses for Chess Olympiad

The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation will introduce from Monday five buses to Mamallapuram in connection with the Chess Olympiad

The Times of India · Jul 20, 2022

Chess Olympiad Stamp unveiled to celebrate 'World Chess Day'

NEW DELHI: '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.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2022

Tamil Nadu delegation invites Prime Minister to the inauguration of Chess Olympiad

The delegation invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the inauguration of Chess Olympiad on behalf of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin

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The Times of India · Jul 18, 2022

In a first, England women rope in performance coach ahead of Chess Olympiad

CHENNAI: Much like any sporting discipline, chess too requires its players to have physical and mental toughness. In a bid to keep the players in the best possible shape during the tournament, the England women’s team that arrives for the chess Olympiad --- starting on July 28 --- will be…

The Times of India · Jul 18, 2022

Anand's 'old friend' Amer leads Pak challenge at Olympiad

It's not often these days that we get to see a Pakistan team playing in India. The Chess Olympiad in Chennai from July 28, though, will feature a team from the neighbours and it will be led by one of Viswanathan Anand's contemporaries --- Amer Karim.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2022

Chess Olympiad torch arrives in Vijayawada

Mahabalipuram will host the event from July 28 to August 9

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022

Chess: England target first Olympiad medal this century in Chennai

Russia are banned, China are absent, the US favourites hope to hold off India, while Ukraine could spring a surprise

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2022

PM Modi speaks to Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to enquire about his health

Stalin also invited Modi for the inauguration of 44th International Chess Olympiad scheduled to commence later this month

The Times of India · Jul 15, 2022

Amidst crisis, Sri Lanka players take refuge in chess ahead of Olympiad

CHENNAI: These are tough times for Sri Lanka as it has been battling both economic and political crisis for the last few months. Despite the unprecedented situation the island nation finds itself in --- its chess teams have left no stone unturned in their preparations for the upcoming 44th Olympiad.

The Times of India · Jul 13, 2022

Indian origin siblings look to shine for Ireland at Chess Olympiad

Indian origin siblings Tarun and Trisha Kanyamarala are in the midst of a golden run on the chess circuit in Ireland. While Trisha --- Ireland’s first-ever WIM (Woman International Master) --- won the Irish women’s championship last month, her elder brother Tarun bagged the men’s (open) crown on Sunday.

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