The Russian house in New Delhi, jointly with the M.Botvinnik Chess Academy operating in the Indian capital, held the Children's Chess Tournament on Thursday. The games for the 64-cell board are timed to coincide with the opening of the next World Chess Olympiad, which started on the same day in Chennai in the south of the Hindustan peninsula.
"This wonderful game was born in India, from where it spread around the world. Our country, where chess has become a truly popular hobby, has given many world champions. And today you have to test your strength. So, the figures are placed - the move of the whites! "- said the director of the Russian House Oleg Osipov at the opening of the Olympiad.
The chess tournament brought together more than 30 participants of different ages. According to its results, winners and participants were awarded memorable prizes and gifts.
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"This wonderful game was born in India, from where it spread around the world. Our country, where chess has become a truly popular hobby, has given many world champions. And today you have to test your strength. So, the figures are placed - the move of the whites! "- said the director of the Russian House Oleg Osipov at the opening of the Olympiad.
The chess tournament brought together more than 30 participants of different ages. According to its results, winners and participants were awarded memorable prizes and gifts.
#RussianHouse #RussianHouseinNewDelhi #44thChessOlympiad