Welcome to the Chess Olympiad 2024 in Budapest! (PHOTOS)
The day of the opening ceremony of the Chess Olympiad 2024 is here! Most delegations, except the 11 still experiencing visa issues, are in Budapest. And photo reports are coming from your cameras at a record rate! This article will be continuously updated with new photos, smiles and faces from Budapest through the day. Let the games begin!
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The arrivals booth in Budapest airport
It is not the 100+ volunteers and police escort that we saw in Chennai, but still several very polite and smiling young enthusiasts are greeting you upon your arrival at the airport.
The beauty of Budapest
The playing hall – accommodating all players at the BOK center
The German women team arrived early in Budapest
The German women team arrived several days before the start of the Olympiad, for getting used to the surroundings and exploring Budapest. The open team was photographed by GM Svane on the way to Budapest.
Zambia and more African countries make the Olympiad more colorful
See the African report on the main page of Chessdom with the top teams and more
Gaby Vargas was one of the first to report
Gaby Vargas was among the first delegation to come to Europe for the Chess Olympiad. Their trip started August 17th.
Chessbase India preparing solid coverage
Chessbase India is as active as usual, bringing news from the venue. They seem as excited as usual about the upcoming event, “The 45th Chess Olympiads which will be held in Budapest, Hungary, is just a few hours away and what the organisers have achieved here is just spectacular. Here is a look at the amazing venue which will host all the countries under the same roof.”
The Olympiad is special for Susan Polgar
Richard Rapport at a Chess Olympiad 2024 side event
No David Llada and no Nakamura in the Chess Olympiad