FIDE Online Chess Olympiad 2021 from Aug 13

CHENNAI: The FIDE Online Chess Olympiad 2021 will be held between August 13 to September 15, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced.

Each national federation intending to take part in the Online Olympiad shall confirm its participation by July 31, it said.

The first FIDE Online Olympiad held last year was jointly won by India and Russia.

According to FIDE, the event will follow a format similar to one used last year, with member Federations being represented by their best players and top juniors.

The national teams will compete in rapid chess matches played on six boards. (IANS)

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