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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

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Delhi GM Sahaj Grover fuels South Africa’s Chess Olympiad dreams

CHENNAI: When New Delhi Grandmaster Sahaj Grover visited South Africa for the Commonwealth chess tournament in 2013 --- little did he know that the country would become his second home in the coming years.

The Times of India

Grand welcome for the torchlight procession of Chess Olympiad

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Harika stays fully focused for the Chess Olympiad

Expectant mother training at home, away from teammates

The Hindu

TTDC to run five free buses for Chess Olympiad

The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation will introduce from Monday five buses to Mamallapuram in connection with the Chess Olympiad

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Chess Olympiad Stamp unveiled to celebrate 'World Chess Day'

NEW DELHI: 'World Chess Day' was celebrated on Wednesday with the unveiling of the official stamp of the 44th Chess Olympiad in the presence of a distinguished gathering at a city hotel in New Delhi.

The Times of India

Tamil Nadu delegation invites Prime Minister to the inauguration of Chess Olympiad

The delegation invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the inauguration of Chess Olympiad on behalf of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin

The Hindu

In a first, England women rope in performance coach ahead of Chess Olympiad

CHENNAI: Much like any sporting discipline, chess too requires its players to have physical and mental toughness. In a bid to keep the players in the best possible shape during the tournament, the England women’s team that arrives for the chess Olympiad --- starting on July 28 --- will be…

The Times of India

Anand's 'old friend' Amer leads Pak challenge at Olympiad

It's not often these days that we get to see a Pakistan team playing in India. The Chess Olympiad in Chennai from July 28, though, will feature a team from the neighbours and it will be led by one of Viswanathan Anand's contemporaries --- Amer Karim.

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad torch arrives in Vijayawada

Mahabalipuram will host the event from July 28 to August 9

The Hindu

Chess: England target first Olympiad medal this century in Chennai

Russia are banned, China are absent, the US favourites hope to hold off India, while Ukraine could spring a surprise

The Guardian - UK

PM Modi speaks to Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to enquire about his health

Stalin also invited Modi for the inauguration of 44th International Chess Olympiad scheduled to commence later this month

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Amidst crisis, Sri Lanka players take refuge in chess ahead of Olympiad

CHENNAI: These are tough times for Sri Lanka as it has been battling both economic and political crisis for the last few months. Despite the unprecedented situation the island nation finds itself in --- its chess teams have left no stone unturned in their preparations for the upcoming 44th Olympiad.

The Times of India

Indian origin siblings look to shine for Ireland at Chess Olympiad

Indian origin siblings Tarun and Trisha Kanyamarala are in the midst of a golden run on the chess circuit in Ireland. While Trisha --- Ireland’s first-ever WIM (Woman International Master) --- won the Irish women’s championship last month, her elder brother Tarun bagged the men’s (open) crown on Sunday.

The Hindu

Chess Olympiad: Stalin visits Mamallapuram, reviews arrangements

Over 2,000 players from 187 countries are set to take part in the event

The Times of India

Favourites' tag doesn't mean much in chess Olympiad: Wesley So

All eyes will be on Team USA, the top seeds in the open section, as the 44th chess Olympiad kicks off in Chennai from July 28. The team comprising --- Levon Aronian, Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So, Leinier Dominguez and Sam Shankland --- have an average rating of 2771 which is…

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Chennai: How grandmasters keep a check on fitness

CHENNAI: Chess, say Chennai's homegrown grandmasters, is as much about making the right moves on the board as off it. Swimming, strength training, badminton, yoga, football, dancing, cycling... it's a fitness blitzkrieg as the city's players gear up to take on opponents from around the globe in the World Chess…

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: Indian GM duo in charge of Brazil teams

CHENNAI: The name Brazil evokes passion among millions of football fans from across the world. The South American giants are one of the favourites for the football World Cup in Qatar later this year, but Brazil isn’t a mug on the 64 squares either.

The Times of India

India to field third team in Open section at Chess Olympiad

CHENNAI: India will field a third team in the Open section of the 44th Chess Olympiad to be held at Mamallapuram near here from July 28 to August 10, the All India Chess Federation (AICF) said on Sunday.

The Times of India

Akash Thakur named Angola coach to become fourth from Nagpur at Chess Olympiad

NAGPUR: Akash Thakur will be the fourth city master to make his presence felt in the 44th Fide Chess Olympiad, slated to be played in Chennai from July 28 to August 10. The 40-year-old Thakur, who is also a Fide Master (FM), has been appointed as the trainer of Angola…

The Times of India

China not to take part in Chess Olympiad in Chennai

CHENNAI: China will not be taking part in the 44th Chess Olympiad to be held at Mamallapuram near here from July 28.

The Times of India

Chandigarh welcomes Chess Olympiad Torch in style

CHANDIGARH: The first-ever Chess Olympiad Torch Relay reached Chandigarh on Thursday after starting off from picturesque Leh and crossing over the mighty Himalayas with halts at Srinagar, Jammu, Dharamsala and Shimla.

The Canberra Times

Canberra's bright minds picked to represent Australia at Earth Science Olympiad

Canberra students Adrian Lehane and Georgia Tonkin have been selected to represent Australia in the International Earth Science Olympiad.

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