Chess Olympiad held in conjunction with 8th Summer Olympic Games Date: 12th – 20th July 1924 City: Paris, France Venue: Majestic Hotel Head of Organizing Committee: Mr. Pierre Vincent (FRA) Tournament Director: Dr. Alexander Alekhine (FRA) Teams participating: 18 (each team incl. max. 4 players) Players participating: 54 (2 players withdrew before the end) Games […]
At first, the Chess World just struggled to perfectly pronounce Praggnanandhaa but now it is striving to grapple with the terrific tactical intricacies he conjures up on the chequered board with relentless regularity. Add to that, his uncompromising attitude towards shunning short draws, scant regard for ratings and reputations, his willingness to explore and experiment […]
The 44th Chess Olympiad scheduled at Mahabalipuram, Chennai will hit the record books as the Chess Olympiad with highest number of participating countries and teams, breaking the record set at the 43rd Chess Olympiad at Batumi, Georgia in 2018. This indeed is a cause for jubilation in a pandemic world where sporting activities are slowly […]