Pakistan to feature in World Chess Olympiad
Wednesday, 01 Sep, 2010
ISLAMABAD: The men and women chess teams of Pakistan will leave for Russia on September 18 to participate in the 39th World Chess Olympiad scheduled to be played at Khanty-Mansiysk, a centre of sporting activity in Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug, General Secretary Pakistan Chess Federation Abdus Salim said on Wednesday.
“Top five male and female players each from the national championships in Pakistan had been selected for the event on the back of their performances in the domestic event,” he said while talking to APP.
Pakistan’s men’s team has been participating in the event for the past several years, while it would be the second appearance for the women.
The women chess players made their first appearance in any international chess event in the country’s history when they featured in 38th Chess Olympiad Dresden Germany in 2008.
A total of 1376 chess players from 158 countries will participate in this years event which runs from September 18 to October 4. -APP
Source: http://www.dawn.com
Do they have a chance to win medals?
they have problems with match fixing in cricket..so good try to switch to chess!
Will there be betting on which pawn will be moved on a particular move?