This year, India is hosting the 44th Chess Olympiad in the Chess Capital of India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Olympiad will start on August 29 and end on August 10 and it was organized by the government of Tamil Nadu.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the event on July 28 and brilliant chess players from 187 countries will participate in this competition. The event was originally scheduled in Moscow, Russia, but as war broke out between Russia and Ukraine, it was canceled and eventually it is held in India.
Where will the match of the 44th Chess Olympiad be played?
The 44th Chess Olympiad will be played at Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort and Convention Center, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Opening Ceremony of the 44th Chess Olympiad 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the opening ceremony of the tournament on July 28 at 6:00 p.m. IST on Thursday and the 2022 Chess Olympiad matches will start at 3:00 p.m. IST on Friday, July 29, 2022.
I am still immersed in the grandeur and visual brilliance shown at the inaugural ceremony of #ChessChennai2022.
My sincere thanks to Hon’ble PM @Narendra Modi, @rajbhavan_tnHon’ble @ianuragthakurHon’ble @Murugan_MoS(1/4) pic.twitter.com/5LOLMZUj8M
— MK Stalin (@mkstalin) July 28, 2022
Thank you for the opportunity and all the support from day one 🙏🏼 your intention, interest and effort to make this event great made all the difference! Honored and honored to have such a great opportunity! Gratitude extends to all
Govt.Officials for all the support 🙏🏼💐 https://t.co/qZlP2Jrryo— Vignesh Shivan (@VigneshShivN) July 28, 2022
Where to watch the 44th Chess Olympiad live stream
Interested people can watch the live broadcast of the 44th Chess Olympiad on Chessbase India and FIDE YouTube channels, people can also buy tickets and can also enjoy the competition from the stadium.
Thambi the mascot:
Thambi is dressed in a white shirt and dhoti, and he is named Thambi, which is a symbol of brotherhood to indicate that we are all one brotherhood. Former Chief Minister CN Annadurai used to call everyone Thambi, hence the mascot was named after him,” current Chief Minister Stalin said.
Calendar of Chess Olympiads 2022
Round 1: July 29 at 3 p.m. (IST)
Round 2: July 30 at 3 p.m. (IST)
Round 3: July 31 at 3 p.m. (IST)
Round 4: August 1 at 3 p.m. (IST)
Round 5: August 2 at 3 p.m. (IST)
Round 6: August 3 at 3 p.m. (IST)
DAY OFF
Round 7: August 5 at 3 p.m. (IST)
Round 8: August 6 at 3 p.m. (IST)
Round 9: August 7 at 3 p.m. (IST)
Round 10: August 8 at 3 p.m. (IST)
Round 11: August 9 at 3 p.m. (IST)
