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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

'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

Harika takes pregnancy in her stride as she prepares for chess Olympiad

Grandmaster Dronavalli Harika, one of the senior members of the Indian women’s team for the upcoming Olympiad, is ready to embrace a new chapter in her life. The 31-year-old is pregnant with her first child. However, the World No. 10 is making sure that she not only manages her health…

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Stalin releases logo, mascot for Chess Olympiad

Countdown clock unveiled for event

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Olympic-style torch to mark beginning of 44th Chess Olympiad

The torch relay will always begin from India and will travel across all continents before reaching the host city, announced FIDE

The Hindu

Arjun Erigaisi upbeat about India's chances in Chess Olympiad

CHENNAI: 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.

The Times of India

Chaotic traffic, piles of garbage worry residents of Mamallapuram

The tourist town will host the 44th Chess Olympiad in July and August

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Magnus Carlsen set to be part of Chess Olympiad

Almost 9 years after winning his maiden World championship in Chennai back in 2013, Magnus Carlsen will be revisiting the city to be part of the 44th chess Olympiad scheduled to be held here from July 28 to August 10.

The Times of India

Indian players 'learn a lot' in camp under Viswanathan Anand, Boris Gelfand

‘Team bonding’ and ‘intensity’ were the buzz words for everyone as the Indian chess Olympiad teams’ first camp concluded in Chennai on Tuesday. The players couldn’t have asked for better mentors to train with than the five-time former World champion Viswanathan Anand and the legendary Boris Gelfand.

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad to be held in Mamallapuram between July 28 and August 10

T.N. government inks MoU with All India Chess Federation

The Hindu

TN, AICF sign MoU on Chess Olympiad

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The Hindu

Mother's Day: Viswanathan Anand remembers his late mother, shares anecdote from his first Olympiad

CHENNAI: On the occasion of Mother's Day, five-time World Chess Champion, Viswanathan Anand remembered his late mother, Susheela Viswanathan by sharing an anecdote from his first Olympiad.

The Times of India

Viswanathan Anand, Israel’s Boris Gelfand to train Indian Chess Olympiad team

The two legends will work in tandem at the first coaching camp in Chennai from May 7 to 17

The Hindu

Chess Olympiad: Boris Gelfand to be one of India's mentors

CHENNAI: The All-India Chess Federation (AICF) is going all out to ensure the Indian teams have the best possible preparation ahead of the chess Olympiad to be held here from July 28 to August 10. After having got former World champion Viswanathan Anand as the chief mentor, AICF has roped…

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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 Hindu

20-member Indian team for Chess Olympiad

Anand steps aside to let youngsters have a chance

The Times of India

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

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur reviews preparation for Chess Olympiad 2022

NEW DELHI: All India Chess Federation (AICF), the Indian Government and Tamil Nadu Government are ensuring that the forthcoming Chess Olympiad, scheduled in Chennai from July 28 to August 10, would be memorable for the country, the participants as well as the spectators.

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

CHENNAI: The 100-day countdown for the 44th Chess Olympiad, to be held here later this year, began on Monday with the legendary Viswanathan Anand terming the tournament a life-time opportunity for youngsters to catch a glimpse of their idols.

The Hindu

Darez Ahamed appointed as Special Officer for Chess Olympiad

He will help organise the 44th International Chess Olympiad from July 28 to August 10

The Hindu

Chief Minister Stalin reviews arrangements for 44th Chess Olympiad

Around 2,000 chess players, including several grand masters from 186 countries are participating in the event

The Times of India

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 Hindu

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 Times of India

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 Hindu

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

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