Marking the significance of 75 years of Independence, Prime minister inaugurated the most prestigious tournament in chess which had for the first time come to India.
About the event
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Chess first appeared in India about the 6th century AD and by the 10th century had spread from Asia to the Middle East and Europe.
The 44th Chess Olympiad (also known as the Chennai Chess Olympiad), organised by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE).
The world’s biggest team chess championship, featuring players from 187 countries.
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Duration: July 29 to August 10.
Over 20,000 players are participating in the Olympiad.
It consists of open and women's tournaments, as well as several events designed to promote the game of chess.