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.

  • The classy lighting displayed multiple colours everywhere and the magic of light embossed on the foreground a grand, big chessboard and the flags of participating countries.
    The classy lighting displayed multiple colours everywhere and the magic of light embossed on the foreground a grand, big chessboard and the flags of participating countries.
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  • The FIDE 44th Chess Olympaid commences on July 28 and ends on August 10.
    The FIDE 44th Chess Olympaid commences on July 28 and ends on August 10.
  • A special dance-song "Vanakkam Chennai, Vanakkam Chess", was screened.
    A special dance-song "Vanakkam Chennai, Vanakkam Chess", was screened.
  • FIDE anthem was played and a pledge was taken by participants.
    FIDE anthem was played and a pledge was taken by participants.
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  • All the eight forms of Indian classical dance, Kathak, Odissi, Kuchupudi, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Manipuri, Sattriya and Bharathanatyam were performed.
    All the eight forms of Indian classical dance, Kathak, Odissi, Kuchupudi, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Manipuri, Sattriya and Bharathanatyam were performed.
  • 'Jai Ho' was among the Indian instrumental music played while 'Vande Mataram' was rendered.
    'Jai Ho' was among the Indian instrumental music played while 'Vande Mataram' was rendered.
  • 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.
    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.
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  • The upcoming edition will witness a record 188 teams in the Open section and 162 in the women's category.
    The upcoming edition will witness a record 188 teams in the Open section and 162 in the women's category.
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