Chess Olympiad

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

India has chosen to politicise this prestigious international sporting event by passing the torch relay of this event through Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan's Foreign Office said in a statement.

Pakistan boycotts 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai; India says decision 'highly unfortunate'

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said it was surprising that Pakistan has suddenly taken the decision not to participate in the event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai

R N Ravi, M K Stalin and Anurag Thakur will be present during the opening ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor stadium

India’s chances of podium finish in 44th Chess Olympiad very high, says GM M Shyam Sundar

Shyam Sundar, coach of the India women's 'A' team, felt that in the absence of powerhouses Russia and China, the Indian teams in both sections (Open and women) have very good chances.

PM Modi launches historic torch relay for 44th Chess Olympiad today

The 44th Chess Olympiad will be held in Chennai from 28 July to 10 August, 2022

Arjun Erigaisi upbeat about India's chances in chess Olympiad

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, who has seen his stock rise in the past few months, is upbeat about India's chances in the upcoming chess Olympiad.

Viswanathan Anand, Boris Gelfand to work with Indian players ahead of Chess Olympiad

The All India Chess Federation (AICF) has brought the two legends together for the home team's first coaching camp ahead of the Chess Olympiad in July-August.

Chess Olympiad: India names two teams in Open and women's section, Viswanathan Anand to mentor squad

India being the host are entitled to field two teams each -- in Open category as well as women's section for the first-time ever in Chess Olympiad history

Chess Olympiad: Subsidies for participating nations; AICF goes all out to make it huge

In a bid to encourage maximum participation, FIDE (the world chess federation), together with AICF, organisers of the Olympiad, announced support for teams and delegates from developing federations to travel to Chennai for the event scheduled from 28 July to 10 August

A lifetime opportunity for youngsters, says Viswanathan Anand as 100-day countdown for Chess Olympiad gets underway

"It is a lifetime opportunity for youngsters to get a glimpse of their idols, watch them play and possibly interact with them," said India's first-ever Grandmaster Anand in a press release.