The 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad Tamil Nadu

Chess, profoundly known as "Chaturanga'' originated in India, is a strategic board game which involves two intellectual players anticipating tactical moves to capture the opponent’s king. The world on the chessboard resembles a warfare between two skilled players who display utmost determination, keen attention and grit on their opposing armies. The game exhibits the development and enhancement of cognition towards problem-solving,creative thinking,strategic planning and analytical thinking. This thrilling sport is appreciated all around the world with a myriad of tournaments and championships played throughout the year.  The Chess Olympiad tournament is held every two years. It attracts skillful players from over 100 nations and rewards the finest national team with potential reputation and glory. For the first time in India, the 44th Chess Olympiad will be held in Mamallapuram, the shoreline town of Tamil Nadu. Tamilnadu is perceived as the "Mecca of Indian Chess". The 14 days tournament will involve over 150 nations and 300 teams competing in both the open category and the women's category.Each team will consist of four players plus one reserve with a captain assigned.The teams will be paired according to the "FIDE Olympiad Pairing Rules" and tackle eleven rounds of competition following the Swiss system. The venue of the 44th Chess Olympiad, Mamallapuram is home to spectacular beaches,high-end resorts and world-class water sports facilities,making it an ideal pick for the event.The town is also home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site called the "Group of Monuments'' along with other prominent ancient temples and monuments including  Arjuna’s Penance, Five Rathas or Pandava Rathas and the Shore Temple.  The shoreline town is all set to welcome visitors with its enhanced charm and glitz. By successfully bagging the hosting rights of the Chess Olympiad,Tamil Nadu has once again brought the spotlight on India and Chennai,as far as the world of chess is concerned. India's chess capital, Mamallapuram is privileged to host the “44th FIDE Chess Olympiad” from July 28th,2022 to August 9th,2022.The Tamil Nadu government has demonstrated its dedication to the event with meticulous preparations featuring official logos,mascots and other distinct promotions. As part of the event promotion, the Napier Bridge in Chennai has been painted in 'Chess Theme,' along with a 'horse' mascot named "thambi" clad in white veshti and shirt,welcoming visitors all around the state showcasing utmost hospitality. The Tamil Nadu Tourism Department is well set to bring the state into the spotlight in relation to tourism, with initiatives such as tourist-friendly autos, hop-on-hop-off buses, cultural shows, and customised tour packages for visitors. The inaugural ceremony of the International 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad will be held in Nehru’s Stadium,Chennai on July 28th,2022 with the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M.K. Stalin and other delegates.