Youth Affairs Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan

At the press conference, the leadership of the Uzbekistan Chess Federation and responsible officials met with media representatives and provided updates on preparations for the upcoming competitions.

During the open dialogue, participants discussed organizational matters related to the 46th Chess Olympiad, the 3rd Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities, and the 97th FIDE Congress, including participation, competition venues, logistics, and security.

Federation representatives also answered journalists’ questions and provided detailed information on the work being carried out to ensure the events are organized to a high standard.

For reference, the 46th Chess Olympiad will take place in Samarkand from September 15 to 28, the 3rd Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities from September 10 to 18, and the 97th FIDE Congress from September 19 to 28.

The Olympiad is expected to bring together 398 teams from more than 200 countries. This is expected to set a new record in the history of the Chess Olympiad for the number of participating countries and teams.