The Paris Summer Olympic Games are finished, and it’s now officially Chess Olympiad season!
The Chess Olympiad will begin September 10th, 2024, and is an over-the-board, 11-round, team Swiss tournament played in classic time control. The event will be held in Budapest, Hungary – a location with a rich chess history, and home to the chess superstars – the Polgar sisters.
"We are proud and happy that Hungary will play host to the 45th Chess Olympiad, given the country's astonishing chess legacy and place in today's chess world. It is also nice to see the Chess Olympiad return to Europe. The organizers, in collaboration with FIDE, aspire to make this Olympiad a memorable and inclusive experience for participants and spectators and make them truly feel like they are at home in Hungary," said FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich.
In just a few weeks, thousands of players will head to the Olympiad to represent their countries in a battle to win one of the most prestigious tournaments in the chess world, and see their country’s flag at the top of the podium. We can’t wait to watch the action unfold.
Location
Budapest, Hungary
The event will take place at the BOK Sports Hall, one of Hungary’s most modern event centers that can accommodate up to 10,000 people.
When
September 10th-23rd, 2024
Teams
- More than 190 men’s teams will participate in the open section of the Olympiad, and over 180 women’s teams will compete in the women’s section.
- Teams will consist of four players and one reserve. Each team will have a captain, who can also be one of the players or the reserve.
Tournament Format
- Teams compete in an 11 round Swiss
- Teams earn 2 points for a win, 1 for a draw, and 0 for a loss
- Time control: 90+30, 30 minutes added after move 40
- Players cannot draw by agreement before move 30
Where to Watch
You can watch games and check for updates here.
Who do you think will win the title of the strongest chess nation in the world?