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The 35th Olympiad has started in Bled

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10/26/2002 – The town of Bled is famous for its castle, lake and the island in the middle of the lake. Bled is part of the Republic of Slovenia which lies at the heart of Europe, between Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. Bled is hosting the 35th Chess Olympiad – the biggest ever sport event in Slovenia. More

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Schedule of the 35th Chess Olympiad Bled 2002

Arrival, opening ceremony (8 pm - 9.00 pm): 25th October 2002
Rounds 1 to 8: 26th October to 2nd November, 2 pm - 6.30 pm
Free day 3rd November 2002
Rounds 9 to 13: 4th November to 8th November, 2 pm - 6.30 pm
Free day 9 Nov 2002
Round 14: 10th November 2002, 10 am - 2.30 pm, closing ceremony 8 pm
Departure 11 Nov 2002

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