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Chess Olympiad mascot Thambi gets a macho makeover

A new, viral mural by St+art India in Chennai’s Kamaraj Salai gives the Chess Olympiad mascot, Thambi, a macho makeover

The Hindu

Stalin thanks Modi for appreciating Tamil Nadu govt. over Chess Olympiad, seeks PM’s constant support

T.N. Chief Minister was responding to Prime Minister’s social media post

The Hindu

Chess Olympiad: Post euphoria, time to make next move

Despite the 2 bronze in Chess Olympiad, there are issues that need to be addressed to take the game to the next level in India. TOI takes a look...

The Times of India

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Fair and square: On the Chennai Chess Olympiad

Uzbekistan and Ukraine won the team events, but India showcased its talent to the fullest

The Hindu

Gukesh’s show at Chess Olympiad was just breathless: Viswanathan Anand

CHENNAI: India not only hosted what’s arguably one of the best editions of the chess Olympiad --- which concluded on Sunday --- but also delivered its strongest-ever show in the competition by winning two bronze medals. The high point of the tournament from India’s point of view was young gun…

The Times of India

Chess: Uzbekistan win Olympiad while David Howell takes performance gold

Central Asian state, seeded 14, wins the 180-nation team event ahead of Armenia and India 2, while Howell’s 7.5/8 total echoes the 1980s

The Guardian - UK

Fans make it a Chess Olympiad to remember

If the Chess Olympiad became a resounding success, the fans of Chennai are also a reason for that

The Hindu

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Chess Olympiad: Unbeaten Uzbek men, Ukraine girls clinch titles

MAMALLAPURAM: Unvanquished - that's how we know Ukraine these days. At a time when the country is fighting a battle against the Russian armies, their women's team in the Olympiad gave the nation something to cheer about.

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: India women miss gold on final day, finish third

Defeat to USA in 11th round proves costly for Tania Co.

The Times of India

In this season for chess, a peek into the sport’s latest format

GURUGRAM: Chess is the flavour of the month. But while all eyes are on Chennai, where the Olympiad is taking place, Gurugram stole just a little of the limelight on Tuesday by hosting Asia’s first ever ‘No Castling’ match.

The Times of India

From ‘mission impossible’ to a grand success

The Chess Olympiad, planned and executed in less than four months, was a roaring success, not just with respect to the participation but also the hospitality and entertainment

The Hindu

Historic double bronze at Chess Olympiad

MAMALLAPURAM: It was a historic day for Indian chess as both the men's and women's teams won bronze medals in the 44th Chess Olympiad on Tuesday. But there was also a sense of missing out.

The Times of India

Chennai Chess Olympiad closing ceremony | Updates

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said efforts were on to make Tamil Nadu a global destination for sports and extended greetings to Budapest, host of the 45th Olympiad.

The Hindu

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh, the new poster boy of Indian chess

16-year-old's ability to stay calm under pressure helped him to 8 consecutive wins in Olympiad

The Times of India

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Chess Olympiad: Indian girls have gold in sight

Tania, Humpy and Bhakti win as India go a point clear with only a round to play

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad to conclude today, MS Dhoni expected at closing ceremony

CHENNAI: The 44th Chess Olympiad held at nearby Mamallapuram will conclude with the 11th and final round and the closing ceremony later on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Chess Olympiad: When players old and new turn spectators

‘Happy to see Indian players getting so much appreciation from the spectators’

The Hindu

Meet a WGM, FIDE official, politician and banking expert — all rolled into one

Latvian Dana Reizniece-Ozola has represented her country in eight Olympiads

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Time to do more for chess in India, says new FIDE deputy president Viswanathan Anand

MAMALLAPURAM: Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand, who has been elected deputy president of FIDE, on Monday said it is time to do more for the sport in the country.

The Hindu

Explained | The Chess Olympiad: Where it all began and how India rose to the top

As India puts up a stellar performance at this year’s Chess Olympiad, a look at its journey through the years.

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: Indian women, despite loss to Poland, close in on first-ever medal

MAMMALLAPURAM: Indian women have worked their way to the cusp of history. They are closing in on an Olympiad medal - the first ever for the women - and that too a gold.

The Hindu

Now, 75 GMs for India in 75th year of Independence

It is disappointing that I have had to miss the Olympiad, says Pranav

The Hindu

A smart move to connect patients with their own doctors

The digital healthcare platform launched by batchmates from Madras Medical College is being used at Chess Olympiad

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: Oliwia makes it 8/8, Poland in medal contention

MAMALLAPURAM: D Gukesh is not the only player to have won 8 out of 8 games in the Chess Olympiad. It's happening in the women's section too with Poland's Oliwia Kiolbasa, also in her maiden over-the-board Olympiad, in the middle of an incredible winning run.

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: D Gukesh on a giant-killing spree

MAMALLAPURAM: Grandmaster D Gukesh is on a giant-killing spree. The 16-year-old youngster registered his 8th successive victory at the ongoing 44th Olympiad on Saturday as World No. 5 and 2018 World championship challenger Fabiano Caruana lost to him in 45 moves.

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