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TopicChess Olympiad

Topic: Chess Olympiad

A blind teacher taught chess to this Gujarat village. Everyone is addicted now

Parents spotted less frustration in their children. The game has increased their IQ level and they are no more addicted to mobile phones.

More cricket, no chess — India’s sports channels are hurting national pride

If golf can be telecast, why not chess? 187 countries are competing at the Chess Olympiad in Chennai, but cameras are elsewhere.

From BoJack in veshti to black queen’s triumph, Chess Olympiad’s ‘Tamil identity politics’

Assertions of Tamil Nadu's autonomy & identity are at play in ongoing 44th Chess Olympiad, with DMK-led state govt continuing its discourse on federalism, say political observers.

Afghan chess players hold Taliban flag in Chennai, shows ‘good relations’ with India says Kabul

According to the Chess Olympiad 2022 website, the Afghan team is playing under the country's old tricolour. But it was seen displaying the white Taliban flag outside the venue.

Chequered bridge, knight mascot, welcome song — Chennai ready for 1st India-hosted Chess Olympiad

India was handed task of hosting 44th Olympiad with just 4 months' notice & DMK govt in TN has pulled out all stops to impress visitors. PM Modi will inaugurate event at 7 pm Thursday.

PM flags off first ever torch relay for Chess Olympiad, plays a mini match with Koneru Humpy

The torch will be taken to 75 cities over a span of 40 days before arriving in Mahabalipuram. At every location, chess grandmasters of the state will receive the torch.

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