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A lot has happened since the last Olympiad in 2006. The chess world crown has unified, a new World Champion has been crowned, the balance of power has shifted slightly and a new crop of young stars have emerged. All of these elements will be showcased at the 2008 Chess Olympiad in Dresden, Germany. While Viswanathan Anand will not be playing for the Indian side, all the top brass will headline a record of 154 nations and 1345 players competing in two divisions in the world's premier team tournament.
Dresden hopes to provide a comfortable playing venue and will be expanding coverage to include live online coverage called "Chess Olympiad TV." This new featured will offer 24-hour coverage of the events including highlights, interviews and game commentary. Media coverage is turning the corner as seen by the Foidos platform during the World Championship and the proliferation of blogs and multimedia content. The Chess Drum will be covering the action!
Dr. Daaim Shabazz, The Chess Drum
Olympiad Articles
Reflections from Dresden Olympiad (2 December 2008)
Drum Interviews at 2008 Olympiad! (28 November 2008)
Jamaica's Jomo Pitterson earns FM title! (24 November 2008)
Dresden Olympiad breaking records! (18 November 2008)
Odion Aikhoje to be honored in Dresden! (16 November 2008)
Ugandans in Olympiad Crisis! (15 November 2008)
Tadaah rolls out Chess Olympiad TV! (13 November 2008)
The 2008 Chess Olympiad begins! (12 November 2008)
"Drum Predictions for 38th Olympiad!" (11 November 2008)
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