Tag: Chess Olympiad

There will be four major changes at the 2008 Dresden Chess Olympiad. 1. Each team will have four main players and one reserve player in both sections. In previous years, the Men’s Olympiads would have 4 players plus two...

Chief Arbiter Ignatius Leong and FIDE VP Nigel Freeman at the Press Conference Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar

This is the general press center area. The organizing staff and media personnel for the Olympiad is located in a separate area. There is plenty of Internet access for everyone. This is one of the most impressive Olympiads I...

I will bring you some stunning Dresden Olympiad facts shortly. I am wrapping up an article for Dresden largest newspaper. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar

The first official press conference of the 2008 Chess Olympiad took place at 2:00 PM today (Dresden time) at the Congress Palace. www.Dresden2008.com is the official website. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar

This is a part of the spectacular playing hall at the Congress Palace. The official website of the Olympiad is www.Dresden2008.com. Every single board is connected to the Internet for LIVE broadcast. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar

As I was walking toward the Congress Palace (playing hall), I met GMs Onischuk and Shulman. When we all got to there, we met GM Nakamura. I have yet to see others. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar

The moment you step off the plane, there are signs of the Chess Olympiad everywhere. Right outside of the baggage area is the check in area where players, captains, and coaches can get their badges. Chess Daily News from...