World Chess Olympics to kick off in Siberia
Sep 19, 2010 13:38 Moscow Time
A record 1,370 players from 157 countries are taking part in the 39th World Chess Olympics opening today the Siberian town of Khanty-Mansiysk.
Russia is represented by two men’s and as many women’s teams.
The event will also see the election of a new FIDE president to run the federation in the next four years.
Vying for the post are current FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and ex-world champion Anatoly Karpov.
Source: http://english.ruvr.ru
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Will everyone show up?
go New Zealand !
Dear Mrs Polgar,
1. What are the most perfect criterion, in your opinion, for selecting a Men’s Olympic Chess Team?
2. What are the most perfect criterion, in your opinion, for selecting a Women’s Olympiad Team?
Thank you for the time!
One way could be:
1. Top 3 rated players
2. Reigning national champion / winner of the qualifying event
3. 1 pick by the captain / head coach
Best wishes,
Susan Polgar