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FIDE President Dvorkovich and the Chess Federation of Russia won their appeal against the FIDE Ethics Commission.

“It’s all about the squeeze!” says GM Matthew Sadler. After publishing a Budapest Gambit series in honor of the coming Chess Olympiad 2024, now GM Sadler is once again analyzing the top chess engines.

In a dramatic round 5 of the Women Chess Olympiad 2024, two of the top favorites for the gold medals of the competition China and USA – lost their matches.

China lost 2,5-1,5 against the team of Armenia, with IM Lilit Mkrtchian winning with black on board 1. USA managed to draw on three boards, but again the key game was on board 1, where WGM Turmunkh Munkhzul defeated IM Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova.

A case of patriotism at the Chess Olympiad 2024 brought many smiles and anecdotes. Right into the #TweetOftheDay section!

When you can’t flag opponent, flag yourself!

After two players were forfeited for carrying a SIM card in round 3 and a “device” in round 4, now Mike Klein brings update from the head of fair play at the Chess Olympiad 2024 Bojana Bejatovic.

In round 5, besides the above mentioned two incidents, two players were forfeited for wristwatches and one for vape!

Magnus Carlsen arrived soaking wet for round 5 of the Chess Olympiad 2024. After biking through the rain in round 3 and barely making the round, this time Carlsen was drenched and late again. And not the Chennai kind of drenched – he now has to concentrate and play a difficult game against a young and talented opponent.

Round 4 of the Chess Olympiad 2024 is going to remain in the history books! In the open section he rating favorites USA lost their round 4 match against Ukraine, with legendary Vasyl Ivanchuk defeating Wesley So in the game of the day.

The women section of the Chess Olympiad 2024 confirmed the dominance of the favorites, as India, China and USA were merciless, winning their matches in round 4.

Round 3 game from the Chess Olympiad 2024 match Lebanon – Egypt had a score reversed due to “presence of electronic device”. Today, in round 4, another “device” reversed the score in the match Bosnia & Herzegovina – Thailand. (see updated score)

Chess Olympiad 2024 round 4 results are in. The rating favorites USA lost their round 4 match against Ukraine, with legendary Vasyl Ivanchuk defeating Wesley So in the game of the day. Vietnam was among the other large surprises of the day – led by Le Quang Liem, who comes in the Olympiad with his highest ever ELO defeated 3-1 the team of Uzbekistan.