FIDE World Youth U-16 Chess Olympiad 2022 kicked off in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. The 9-round Swiss tournament with classical time control brought together 34 teams from 22 countries with host Azerbaijan being the rating favorites.
Each team shall comprise 4 players and a maximum of 2 reserves with at least one girl included in the team composition in each round. Each match between teams will be played over 4 boards.
Prizes
The best three teams receive Cups.
Six (6) members of the best three teams will receive Gold, Silver and Bronze medals and memorable gifts.
The best three players on the boards receive Gold, Silver and Bronze medals and memorable gifts.
Tournament Schedule:
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Date |
Activity |
Time |
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October 1 |
Arrival date | |
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October 2 |
Technical Meeting |
10:00 |
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October 2 |
Opening Ceremony |
12:00 |
|
October 2 |
Round 1 |
15:30 |
|
October 3 |
Round 2 |
15:00 |
|
October 4 |
Round 3 |
15:00 |
|
October 5 |
Round 4 |
15:00 |
|
October 6 |
Round 5 |
15:00 |
|
October 7 |
Round 6 |
15:00 |
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October 8 |
Round 7 |
15:00 |
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October 9 |
Round 8 |
15:00 |
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October 10 |
Round 9 |
10:00 |
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October 10 |
Closing ceremony |
18:00 |
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October 11 |
Departure date |
Regulations for FIDE World Youth U-16 Chess Olympiad 2022
Official web-site: http://youtholympiad.fide.com
Photo: Islam Igshid
