Chess Olympiad 2024: Presenting the key details
The 45th Chess Olympiad is set to commence on Wednesday in Budapest, Hungary. The prestigious event will run until September 23. The Indian contingent has high hopes for this competition. The nation is the second seed in the open section and top seed in the women's category. D Gukesh, winner of the FIDE Candidates tournament, will spearhead India's campaign in this international chess competition. Here's more.
India's open team to compete without Anand
Viswanathan Anand, a renowned figure in Indian chess, will not be part of the country's open team this year. The squad includes Vidit Gujrathi, R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and Pentala Harikrishna. The women's team also sees a significant absence with Koneru Humpy not participating. However, the team still boasts strong players like Harika Dronavalli, R Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agarwal and Tania Sachdev.
Chess Olympiad 2024: A look at the global competition
The Chess Olympiad 2024 will witness a total of 196 teams competing in the open section and 184 in the women's category. The US is leading the open section as the top-seeded side, followed by India, China, and Uzbekistan. In the women's division, India hold the top seed position ahead of Georgia, Poland, China, and Ukraine.
Understanding the format of Chess Olympiad 2024
The Chess Olympiad 2024 will be conducted using the Swiss System, consisting of 11 rounds in both open and women's sections. Each team and player will participate in 11 matches. A win will earn two match points while a draw will secure one point. The team accumulating the highest number of match points at the end of these rounds will be declared as the winner.
Chess Olympiad 2024: Venue and live streaming details
The BOK Csarnok events venue in Budapest, Hungary, will host the 45th Chess Olympiad from September 11 to 23. Fans can follow the action live on the official YouTube channel of the International Chess Federation (FIDE Chess). The matches are scheduled to start at 6:30pm IST each day, providing an opportunity for enthusiasts worldwide to witness this grand event.
