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Chess Beyond the Board: Exciting side events at 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad

by ChessBase India - 08/09/2024

The 45th FIDE Olympiad will feature a wide range of side events to target a diverse range of members of the chess universe. There will be exhibitions, short film, Judit Polgar's 10th Global Chess Festival, FIDE100 Awards Ceremony, Conferences, Seminars, highlighting the social and cultural impacts of chess. There will be something for everyone who loves chess to engage in something or the other. Find out the key information about the side events announced so far by FIDE. Photos: FIDE

Various side events

The 2024 FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest promises to be not only a thrilling global chess tournament (and the biggest since its inception) but there will also be a diverse array of side events engaging participants and spectators alike. These events, ranging from conferences and exhibitions to artistic performances, highlight the cultural and social impact of chess. Here are the key side events scheduled during the Olympiad:

FIDE100 Exhibition

• Date & Time: September 10-23, 2024

• Location: BOK Sports and Conference Centre, Expo Area

• Description: The FIDE100 exhibition celebrates the centennial of FIDE, showcasing the rich history of chess and its governing body. Visitors can explore a diverse collection of exhibits highlighting the evolution of chess over the last 100 years.

CAPTURE - The Photo Exhibition

• Date & Time: September 17-23, 2024

• Location: TBD

• Description: CAPTURE is a photographic art installation that celebrates the beauty of chess through a luminous photo exhibition. The project invites viewers to explore the colorful world hidden behind the 64 black and white squares.

• Link: CAPTURE Exhibition

QUEEN TRAP - Music Short Film

• Date & Time: September 17, 2024

• Location: Hungarian Fine Arts Museum Description:"Queen Trap" is an unreleased chess-themed music short film by artist Juga, promoting female empowerment in chess. The project features top women chess players from around the world and is co-produced with the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess. We are already counting on the participation of Judit Polgar, Alexandra Kosteniuk, Elizabeth Paehtz, Bibisara Assaubayeva, Tania Sachdev, and many more!

• Link: Queen Trap Film

Judit Polgar's 10th Global Chess Festival

• Date & Time: September 17-18, 2024

• Location: Hungarian National Gallery and Intercontinental Budapest

• Description: Celebrating its 10th edition, Judit Polgar’s Global Chess Festival will feature games, workshops, demonstrations, and tournaments. The event also includes the 4th EDU Chess Summit, where speakers discuss the role of chess in education.

• Link: Global Chess Festival

The FIDE 100 Awards Ceremony

• Date & Time: September 19, 2024

• Location: TBD

• Description: In celebration of FIDE’s centenary, the FIDE 100 Awards Ceremony will honor individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the world of chess. The awards recognize excellence in various fields, including playing, organizing, and promoting chess.

• Link: FIDE 100 Awards

Conferences and Seminars

FIDE EDU "Preparation of Teachers" course

• Date & Time: September 15-16 & 20-21, 2024

• Location: September 15-16 -Pasha Cafe (Váralja utca 14), September 20-21 - BOK stadium

• Description: This exceptional 4-day seminar is an ideal opportunity for teachers, chess educators, beginner and advanced players with basic chess knowledge, and anyone with experience working with children. Engage in hands-on activities designed to integrate chess into academic settings while fostering essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration.Expert Lecturers: Rita Atkins, WIM, Secretary of the FIDE Chess in Education Commission (Hungary) and Anzel Laubscher, WIM, FIDE Instructor, and FIDE EDU Commission Member (South Africa). For registration, please send an email to edu.courses@fide.com until September 10, 2024

Link

#SOCIALCHESS Conference

• Date & Time: September 21, 2024, 09:00–13:00

• Location: InterContinental Hotel Budapest and Online

• Description: Organized by the FIDE Social Commission, the #SOCIALCHESS Conference will discuss the societal benefits of chess. Attendees will learn about FIDE’s social initiatives, such as Chess for Protection, Chess for Freedom, Infinite Chess, Chess for Elderly, and Chess for Life. The event will feature speakers including Dana Reizniece-Ozola, André Vögtlin, and other project leaders.

• Link: SOCIALCHESS Conference

FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar

• Date & Time: September 12-17, 2024, 09:00 - 12:30

• Location: BOK Sports and Conference Centre

• Description: The FIDE Arbiters’ Commission will conduct this seminar, offering training and certification for arbiters. The seminar covers essential regulations and best practices and will be conducted in English. The Seminar will give norms and titles of FIDE Arbiter, according to the Regulations for the titles of Arbiters.

 

Entry fee: €130

 

Contact: IA/IO Nebojsa Baralic, ARB Secretary (secretary.arbiters@fide.com, +381 64 3232910

 

• Link: FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar

FIDE Fair Play Seminar

• Date & Time: September 15-18, 2024, 08:30 - 12:00

• Location: TBD

• Description: Organized by the FIDE Fair Play Commission, this seminar will focus on anti-cheating regulations and fair play practices in chess. Participants will receive certification upon successful completion

 

Scope of the seminar

• Fair Play Legal Framework

• Anti-Cheating Regulations

• Statistical evidence

• Technical devices and their usage Fair Play Theory and Practice at OTB Events

 

Seminar fee: €200

Exam fee: €50

• Link: FIDE Fair Play Seminar

8th International Certification Seminar

• Date & Time: September 15-18, 2024, 08.30-12.30

• Location: BOK Sports and Conference Centre, Playing hall

• Description: The International Arbiter Certification Seminar is a training session for active FIDE Arbiters.

 

The goal of this second level of arbiter training is to ensure that candidates applying for the IA title are ready, in terms of technical skills and practical experience.

The session is concluded by a readiness evaluation. Participants who are declared ready through the evaluation are granted an International Arbiter Norm from the seminar.

 

The following topics will be covered in IA Certification Seminar:

•⁠ ⁠Revision of all the necessary regulations of Arbiters, Rules, Qualification, Pairings, Fair Play and Technical Commissions

•⁠ ⁠Ability to use chess clocks efficiently

•⁠ ⁠Ability to use an approved version of pairing software efficiently

•⁠ ⁠Ability to run a chess event

•⁠ ⁠Ability to communicate in English in a chess event

 

Entry fee: €130

Contact: IA/IO Nebojsa Baralic, ARB Secretary (secretary.arbiters@fide.com, +381 64 3232910)

Link

Women & Chess & Balance Conference

• Date & Time: September 21, 2024, 15:00–19:00

• Location: InterContinental Hotel Budapest and Online

• Description: This conference, organized by the Commission for Women’s Chess, will explore topics such as management, social media, and branding in chess, with a focus on empowering women in the chess community.

• Link: Women & Chess & Balance Conference

 

Join us in Budapest for these enriching side events that promise to add a new dimension to the 2024 FIDE Chess Olympiad. For more details and registration information, please visit the official Olympiad website.

Links

Source

Official site

Teams: Open and Women

45th FIDE Chess Olmpiad 2024 Regulations


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