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The Latest Breaking News from Olympiad

Now, 75 GMs for India in 75th year of Independence

It is disappointing that I have had to miss the Olympiad, says Pranav

The Hindu

A smart move to connect patients with their own doctors

The digital healthcare platform launched by batchmates from Madras Medical College is being used at Chess Olympiad

The Hindu

Gukesh stuns Caruana as India 2 roars

Chennai boy now World No. 20 in live ratings; India 1 battles to retain lead in women’s section

The Hindu

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Chess: India’s teen talent shines as Chennai Olympiad breaks records

Armenia lead after seven of the 11 rounds while six teams are half a point behind. Magnus Carlsen has 5.5/6 but his Norwegian team mates have underperformed.

The Guardian - UK

The rise and rise of chess players

Young stars can now afford to dream of making it big in chess, which was not the case earlier

The Hindu

In Pictures | 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Chennai

On July 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared open the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad. Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Anurag Thakur, Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi and many others attended the inaugural function.

The Hindu

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams continue winning spree

While second-seeded India 'A' rode on wins from GMs P Harikrishna and Arjun Erigaisi for a 3-1 victory against Greece, India 'B' swept past Switzerland 4-0 and the third team got the better of Iceland 3-1.

The Hindu

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Smooth sailing for the Indian teams

Both the Indian teams have taken unassailable 3-0 leads over their respective opponents.

The Hindu

Chess: Magnus Carlsen in Olympiad action as world No 1 targets record rating

The newly retired world champion will aim for a high score at Chennai to boost his chances of reaching the 2900 target which has twice narrowly eluded him

The Guardian - UK

No better time for sports in India than now, says PM Modi

During his address, Mr. Stalin said it was a proud moment for India to host the international chess event.

The Hindu

Chennai Chess Olympiad updates | Declaring open the 44th Chess Olympiad, PM Modi says TN is chess powerhouse of India

A gala opening ceremony of the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad took place at the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on July 28, 2022. The international event was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.

The Hindu

India slams Pakistan for ‘politicising’ Chess Olympiad

New Delhi India on July 28 criticised Pakistan for pulling out of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Tamil N

The Hindu

BJP leader pastes Modi’s photo on Chess Olympiad banners

The event has been arranged by Centre, Tamil Nadu is only hosting it, says Amar Prasad Reddy

The Hindu

Meet the army of chess lovers behind the scenes of the 44th Chess Olympiad

As India hosts the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022, MetroPlus spends a day behind the scenes at the venue in Mamallapuram

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Why Chess Olympiad 2022 gives hope to small businesses in Mamallapuram

Mamallapuram’s small businesses are hopeful that the 44th Chess Olympiad will put their hometown in the global map

The Hindu

‘Feels like a festival’: Praggnanandhaa on Chess Olympiad and meeting Rajinikanth

Chess champion Praggnanandhaa chats on the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai, working with Viswanathan Anand and his recent meetings with actors Rajinikanth and Sivakarthikeyan

The Hindu

Chess Olympiad: We should go in with a sense of danger, but not be pessimistic, either

Even if we have a 2.5-1.5 win, and have a lot of them, then we’re steadily scoring points and having a smooth ride

The Hindu

Square off: On India hosting 44th Chess Olympiad

Whether India wins medals or not, the staging of the Chess Olympiad will give chess a boost

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Torch rallies, road shows in Vellore, nearby districts for Chess Olympiad

(PHOTOS AVAILABLE) VELLORE

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

Dream comes true for Pratyusha and Sahithi

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

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu government considering local holiday for four districts on July 28

44th FIDE Chess Olympiad is scheduled to commence that day

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

Grand welcome for the torchlight procession of Chess Olympiad

Thrissur

The Hindu

Harika stays fully focused for the Chess Olympiad

Expectant mother training at home, away from teammates

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