Chess Olympiad - 2022 Opening Ceremony
Photo: FIDE / Lennart Ootes The ceremony commenced at 4:00 p.m. with a display of musical and dance activity, in which the event’s choreographer deployed the history of India’s Tamil Nadu state throughout the ages. Between acts, we enjoyed the classical flag parade, in which each delegations’ best players took the floor – a basic activity in any Olympic movement. The games will begin today at 3:00 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center. A total of 184 teams in the open category – 158 in women – will make the Chennai Olympiad the largest in history, breaking all previous records. Photo: FIDE / Mark Livshitz Photo: FIDE / Mark Livshitz Photo: FIDE / Mark Livshitz Photo: FIDE / Mark Livshitz