In Pics: World's Biggest Chess Event In Chennai
The Nehru Indoor Stadium in Tamil Nadu sparkled with classy lighting, and a sense of excitement was palpable during the inaugural event for the 44th Chess Olympiad. The sprawling arena in Chennai was buzzing with fresh ideas represented in the form of elegant decoration with the undercurrent being the nerve-wracking game of chess.
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With an orchestra playing pulsating music, teams from dozens of countries including Japan, China, Australia, Germany, Italy, South Africa, Austria, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, and Barbados were welcomed to unceasing rounds of applause in the stadium.
