44th Chess Olympiad: 11th and final round to be played today

August 9, 2022 9:31 AM

44th Chess Olympiad: 11th and final round to be played today

As the 44th Chess Olympiad comes to a close, the eleventh and final round will be played today. Armenia and Uzbekistan lead the table with 17 points each while Indian teams are trailing behind with 16 points each. The Indian women's team captured the tenth round and required a draw to win the match. India A team will play against USA India B is facing Germany.Much is also expected from Armenia and Uzbekistan. The Indian Women's team are playing with 17 points and will play agai...

44th Chess Olympiad: Indian women's team putting up tough fight, winning stride with six points

August 5, 2022 9:05 AM

44th Chess Olympiad: Indian women's team putting up tough fight, winning stride with six points

At the 44th Chess Olympiad, it was a rest day yesterday. International players had a break from the routine and toured places of interest in Mamallapuram, Chennai, and the neighbouring Puducherry. After a break, it will be a different ordeal at the Chess Olympiad. India's first FIDE trainer Dr.Ebenezer Joseph has said that the Indian team along with ten other teams are in third place and are expected to march their way ahead. The Chess expert said that the Indian women's team i...

44th Chess Olympiad: Indian teams score wins against their challengers

August 3, 2022 8:38 AM

44th Chess Olympiad: Indian teams score wins against their challengers

In the 44th Chess Olympiad, Indian teams scored wins against their challengers. In the fifth round in the Open section, India 's Gukesh and B. Adhiban played up to their strengths. Gukesh, the 16 year old faced Spanish player Alexei, Gukesh beat the World No .2 player and rose to become World No 27 in the live rankings and India's No 3. Adhiban beat Spaniard Eduardo Bonelli Iturrizaga while Nihal Sarin drew against David Anton Guijaro. India's No.I grandmaster Praggnan...

44th Chess Olympiad: India witnesses mix of success and loss on fourth day

August 2, 2022 9:20 AM

44th Chess Olympiad: India witnesses mix of success and loss on fourth day

On the fourth day of the 44th Chess Olympiad at Mamallapuram, it was a mix of success and loss. The Indian Women's team scored over 2.5 points against Hungary and Estonia but faced defeat against Georgia. However, Nandita who played in the team won against her opponent. In the Open Category, the Indian team faced defeat against France and Spain and drew the game against Italy. India's Grandmaster Pragyananda drew the game against his Italian Opponent Lawrence Joe Odyssey. 

Chennai: PM Modi to inaugurate 44th Chess Olympiad open tomorrow

July 27, 2022 9:44 PM

Chennai: PM Modi to inaugurate 44th Chess Olympiad open tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will declare the 44th Chess Olympiad open in the grand inauguration programme being organised at JLN Indoor Stadium, Chennai tomorrow.  Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur will also grace the event. Prime Minister had also launched the first-ever Chess Olympiad Torch Relay at the Indira Gandhi National Stadium in New Delhi on 19th of last month. The torch travelled to 75 iconic locations in the country over a period of 40 days, traversing close to 20 ...

44th Chess Olympiad to begin at JLN indoor stadium in Chennai on July 28

July 27, 2022 2:02 PM

44th Chess Olympiad to begin at JLN indoor stadium in Chennai on July 28

The 44th Chess Olympiad is now just a day away. The prestigious competition, which is being held in India for the first time, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Mamallapuram in Chennai tomorrow. It will be held till 10th of next month. With 189 countries participating, this will be the largest participation in any Chess Olympiad. A report All the matches at the Chess Olympiad will be played in the Classical Swiss League Format. India is fielding a record six teams and 30 play...