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Budapest Gears Up for the 2024 Chess Olympiad: A Global Chess Celebration

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Event Name Venue Date
45th FIDE Chess Olympiad
BOK Sports Hall, Budapest, Hungary
September 10 - 23, 2024
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As the world eagerly anticipates the 45th Chess Olympiad, Budapest is preparing to host this prestigious event, the Olympiad promises to be a grand spectacle, bringing together chess enthusiasts from every corner of the globe. For more details, you can visit the official website.

Budapest

Budapest, known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning architecture, is set to become the epicenter of the chess world. The city has a storied history with the game, producing legendary players like the Polgar sisters and other notable grandmasters. With the 2024 Chess Olympiad, Budapest is once again showcasing its passion and commitment to chess, providing a perfect setting for a celebration of strategy and intellect.

As the world eagerly anticipates the 45th Chess Olympiad, Budapest is preparing to host this prestigious event, the Olympiad promises to be a grand spectacle, bringing together chess enthusiasts from every corner of the globe. For more details, you can visit the official website.

Budapest

Budapest, known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning architecture, is set to become the epicenter of the chess world. The city has a storied history with the game, producing legendary players like the Polgar sisters and other notable grandmasters. With the 2024 Chess Olympiad, Budapest is once again showcasing its passion and commitment to chess, providing a perfect setting for a celebration of strategy and intellect.

45th Chess Olympiad:

Open Section Registered Participants

Explore the complete list of participating teams in the Open Section of the Chess Olympiad 2024. Discover the profiles and details of the participants who will be showcasing their skills in this prestigious event.

Indian Open Team for Chess Olympiad 2024

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Indian Open Team Highlights

The Indian team is led by two young and promising grandmasters, D. Gukesh and R. Praggnanandhaa, who are set to headline the event. Below are the names of the players along with their current FIDE ratings as of July 2024:

  1. D. Gukesh: Rating – 2763
  2. R. Praggnanandhaa: Rating – 2757
  3. Vidit Gujrathi: Rating – 2720
  4. Arjun Erigaisi: Rating – 2778
  5. Pentala Harikrishna: Rating – 2695​.

    For more details, you can refer to the article on the Times of India.

     

Women Section Registration Participants

Explore the complete list of participating teams in the Women Section Chess Olympiad 2024 

Indian Women Team for Chess Olympiad 2024

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For the Women’s Section of the 45th Chess Olympiad, we are proud to present the Indian team, which is comprised of some of the top female chess players in the country. The Indian women’s team for this prestigious event includes:

  1. GM Harika Dronavalli – Rating: 2491
  2. GM Vaishali Rameshbabu – Rating: 2488
  3. IM Divya Deshmukh – Rating: 2464
  4. IM Vantika Agrawal – Rating: 2390
  5. IM Tania Sachdev – Rating: 2386

This team, led by experienced grandmasters and international masters, is set to make a significant impact at the Olympiad. Notably absent is India’s top female player, Humpy Koneru, who has opted out of the tournament​

Did you know that Grandmaster Priyadharshan was part of the 44th Chess Olympiad and will also be part of the upcoming 45th Chess Olympiad?

Important Announcement! We are excited to announce that our founder has been selected by FIDE Trainers Commission to provide online training support to teams of Mauritius and Eritrea for the 45th Chess Olympiad.
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You can read more about his reflections on the event in this blog post.

Chess Gaja founder Grandmaster Priyadharshan also served as the national coach for the Brazilian team during the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai. Learn more about this in another blog post. As the coach and captain, the Chess Gaja founder led the Brazilian team, which started in 28th place and finished 21st on the ranking list. They even managed to upset higher-ranked teams like England (starting rank #10, average rating 2662) and draw with Ukraine (starting rank #8, average rating 2666). The team, consisting of 5 Grandmasters with an average FIDE rating of 2563, delivered remarkable performances.

Why not take this opportunity to improve your skills with Chess Gaja’s online chess classes? Whether you’re a beginner or aiming to compete at higher levels, our classes are designed to help you become a better player. We offer a comprehensive curriculum tailored to enhance your chess prowess!

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Round Recap Podcast by GM Priyadharshan (In Tamil)

Follow GM Priyadharshan’s expert analysis of every round from the Chess Olympiad 2024 in Tamil! Stay updated with insightful breakdowns, key moments, and game-changing strategies as they unfold in each match.

Watch now on our YouTube channel: [Link to YouTube Playlist]

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Training and management for national teams participating in the Chess Olympiad
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Chess Gaja provides training and strategic preparation for four national teams participating in the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad Budapest 2024, guided by GM Priyadharshan Kannappan.