FIDE representatives to visit Baku
Wed 30 March 2016 16:06 GMT | 11:06 Local Time
A delegation of the International Federation of Chess (FIDE) is to arrive in Baku on April 5.
Oxu.Az reports citing the operating committee of the Baku Chess Olympiad that the delegation will be led by acting president of the international federation, vice president of the organization Georgios Makropulos.
During the visit the FIDE delegation will hold a meeting with the board of the operating commitee of the Baku World Chess Olympiad and familiarize with the preparations for the upcoming chess tournament.
FIDE representatives will also visit Baku Crystal Hall which will host the Baku World Chess Olympiad.
The World Chess Olympiad in Baku will be held on September 1-14 of this year.