With a record 187 countries taking part with 188 Teams in the Open section and 162 in the Women's section, the Olympiad will witness the highest ever participation.
The event to be held at the Four Point by Sheraton from 28th July to 10th August has attracted a record 187 countries, with 188 Teams in the Open section and 162 in the women's sections.
FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, Indian Grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand and Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur were present at the opening of the Chess Olympiad Torch Relay.
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the historic torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad on Sunday at 5 pm at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi.
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Legendary Viswanathan Anand on Friday said that in this Chess Olympiad India have a bright chance to win medals and he hoped that the youngsters can carry the legacy of chess ahead.
FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich will hand over the torch to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who in turn will hand it over to Grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand.
FIDE announced that in this Olympic-style tradition, the Torch Relay will always begin from India--the land chess originated from, and then it will travel across all continents before reaching the host city.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 28 (ANI): The 44th Chess Olympiad is all set to hit the record books as the highest number of countries and teams have registered for the world's biggest chess event scheduled in Mahabalipuram, Chennai from July 28 to August 10.