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Film about history of Chess Olympiad presented in Baku [VIDEO]

23 August 2016 [13:26] - TODAY.AZ

Baku Chess Olympiad Operating Committee implemented a wide range of events in several schools for students ahead of the 42nd Chess Olympiad to be held in Baku.

Within the framework of the project, students got acquainted with the history and important facts of Olympiads. They also familiarized themselves with the short film dedicated to the 42nd World Chess Olympiad to be held in Baku.

Students were informed about the development and successes of Azerbaijani chess.

With 2,000 chess masters from 180 counties, FIDE’s biennial chess tournament, will gather teams from all over the world to compete for the best title.

The opening ceremony of the Olympiad will be held in the National Gymnastics Arena, while charming Crystal Hall, once hosting Eurovision Song Contest in 2012, will host the games.

The Olympiad, scheduled for September 1-14, will take place in the Crystal Hall, once hosting Eurovision Song Contest in 2012.

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