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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.

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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

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Heavy rain leads to water logging in Madurai city

MADURAI: Heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning was witnessed in the city on Sunday evening. Many roads, especially in the heart of the city around Meenakshi Amman temple were waterlogged owing to the rains and disrupted pedestrian and vehicular movement. The preparations for the welcoming of the 44th Chess…

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Chess Olympiad torch relay reaches Tirupati

Sports Minister R.K. Roja receives the torch

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Chess Olympiad torch relay reaches capital

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Dream comes true for Pratyusha and Sahithi

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

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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

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Grand welcome for the torchlight procession of Chess Olympiad

Thrissur

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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

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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 Times of India

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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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…

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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.

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Chess Olympiad torch arrives in Vijayawada

Mahabalipuram will host the event from July 28 to August 9

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Chess Olympiad torch arrives in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD

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Chess Olympiad: Torch arrives in Chhattisgarh's Raipur; CM lists efforts to popularize game

RAIPUR: The first ever torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad to be held in Tamil Nadu between July 28 and August 10 arrived in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur on Saturday.

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Rajinikanth releases teaser for Chess Olympiad

A.R. Rahman has composed the music for the video

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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

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GM Surya savours a unique 'Random' win

KOLKATA: Surya Sekhar Ganguly warmed up for the upcoming Chess Olympiad in style by claiming the Chess960 Rapid Open at 55th Biel Chess Festival in Switzerland on Monday. The Grandmaster enjoyed beginner's luck as he clinched the title playing this format for the first time.

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Kolkata GMs hopeful of India’s chances in Chess Olympiad

KOLKATA: City Grandmasters are optimistic about India's chances in the upcoming Chess Olympiad scheduled to be held in Chennai from July 28.

The Hindu

Chess Olympiad: Chief Secretary reviews arrangements

CHENNAI Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary V. Irai Anbu on Sunday visited Mamallapuram and reviewed the arra

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India to field third team in Open section at Chess Olympiad

CHENNAI: India will field a third team in the Open section of the 44th Chess Olympiad to be held at Mamallapuram near here from July 28 to August 10, the All India Chess Federation (AICF) said on Sunday.

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Akash Thakur named Angola coach to become fourth from Nagpur at Chess Olympiad

NAGPUR: Akash Thakur will be the fourth city master to make his presence felt in the 44th Fide Chess Olympiad, slated to be played in Chennai from July 28 to August 10. The 40-year-old Thakur, who is also a Fide Master (FM), has been appointed as the trainer of Angola…

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Chennai to host India’s first WTA 250 event

Chennai seems to be the go-to destination when it comes to hosting big events. Just weeks after the city plays host to the chess Olympiad, it will gear up for its maiden WTA 250 event.

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Historic Chess Olympiad torch relay covers over 20 cities across India

The ongoing first-ever Chess Olympiad Torch Relay has covered over 20 cities across India since the launch ceremony on June 19, done in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the IG Stadium in New Delhi.

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