HOST: All India Chess Federation (AICF) with the support of Tamil Nadu State Government, under the auspices of International Chess Federation (FIDE).

DESCRIPTION:
*     Chess Olympiad is a biennial chess tournament in which teams representing nations of the world compete.
*     India will host the Chess Olympiad for the first time.
*     The event was originally scheduled in Russia.
*     Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, FIDE accepted the bid of AICF as host.
*     The venue will be the convention center at the Four Points by Sheraton in Mahabalipuram near Chennai.
*     The Chess Olympiad will feature competition in open and women categories.