Day: November 12, 2008

The 2008 Chess Olympiad begins!

Playing Hall at Dresden Congress Center. Photo by ChessBase. The Olympiad tournament has a long history dating back to 1924 when 18 countries arrived in Paris. A lot has happened since that time. The curtains will open today on the 2008 Chess Olympiad as 1345 players from 154 nations will…

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