The Olympiad is a biennial chess tournament in which teams from all over the
world compete against each other. The event is organised by FIDE, which selects
the host nation. The previous
Olympiad was held in 2010 in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, the
next will be in Tromsø, Norway. The first was held in Paris, France,
in 1924, with 16 nations participating. The last Olympiad had 143 nations, 1294
competitors, and included no fewer than 254 grandmasters, 65 WGMs, 159 IMs,
and 90 WIMs. This time the organisers are expecting even more.
About Istanbul
Istanbul is truly a world city, a city which everyone should visit at least
once in their lifetime. It is an enchanting blend of Eastern and Western culture,
a vibrant, modern city, with a unique identity. Its rich past coexists alongside
its youthful exuberance. Although no longer the capital of Turkey, Istanbul
still remains the country's cultural and business centre.
It is a city of contrasts, bustling with the cacophony of 21st century life,
and is yet achingly beautiful. It is set in a stunning location, surrounded
by water, which is the narrow strait of the Bosphorus and the serene sea of
Marmara separating Europe from Asia. Istanbul has a foot in each, celebrating
the best of both heritages. As Byzantium, Constantinople and finally, Istanbul,
it has been the capital of three Empires, each leaving their mark in the form
of stunning palaces, castles, mosques, churches and monuments. The legacy of
its chequered past can be seen on every turn of the modern city.
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Organization
2012 World Chess Olympiad has been organized under the auspices of Suat Kilic,
Minister of Youth and Sports. The previous Minister of Youth and Sports, Faruk
Nafiz Ozak, gave his personal support in the name of the Turkish Republic and
the cabinet. Now the new Sport Minister took the flag from his colleague to
make this eminent organization perfect. He is interested in every phase of this
important event closely. Mehmet Baykan, manager of youth and sport, is also
ready to back TCF up right from the beginning till the end.
Schedule
| 27 August 2012 |
Arrival, Captains' meeting (20.00), Opening (21.30) |
| 28 August 2012 |
15.00 |
1st Round |
| 29 August 2012 |
15.00 |
2nd Round |
| 30 August 2012 |
15.00 |
3rd Round |
| 31 August 2012 |
15.00 |
4th Round |
| 1 September 2012 |
15.00 |
5th Round |
| 2 September 2012 |
|
Free Day |
| 3 September 2012 |
15.00 |
6th Round |
| 4 September 2012 |
15.00 |
7th Round |
| 5 September 2012 |
15.00 |
8th Round |
| 6 September 2012 |
15.00 |
9th Round |
| 7 September 2012 |
15.00 |
10th Round |
| 8 September 2012 |
|
Free Day |
| 9 September 2011 |
11.00 |
11th Round, Closing (20.00) |
| 10 September 2011 |
Departure |
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