Chennai: Chennai will host the 44th World Chess Olympiad which is scheduled to be held later this year.
India bid for the event last month after it was shifted from Moscow. With Russia invading Ukraine, FIDE – the game’s governing body – took the decision to not host the Olympiad in Moscow
‘It’s official now….India will host the 44th World Chess Olympiad 2022 at Chennai!’ the All-India Chess Federation said on its Twitter handle.
Chief Minister M K Stalin tweeted: ‘Delighted that the Chess Capital of India is set to host the 44th Chess Olympiad! A proud moment for Tamil Nadu! Chennai warmly welcomes all the Kings and Queens from around the world! #ChessOlympiad2022.’
The All-India Chess Federation (AICF) had earlier submitted its guarantee of $10 million to FIDE.
Bharat Singh Chauhan, AICF secretary said the exact dates of the tournament will be announced by Friday.
‘We have sponsors who are ready to invest and have support from various other institutions for the successful conduct of the tournament,’ he added.