We examine the 2024 FIDE Chess Olympiad points table standings, schedule, date, round 4 results, round 5 matches list and streaming info
In a thrilling turn of events at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad, 55-year-old Grandmaster Vasyl Ivanchuk stunned GM Wesley So, as Ukraine secured a sensational victory over top-seeded United States in round four. Adding to the drama, reigning champions Uzbekistan, the only undefeated team at the 2022 Olympiad, were handed a surprising 3-1 loss by Vietnam.
FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024 round 4 points table standings ranking, round 5 schedule, date, time, pairings, results and live streaming
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In the Women’s 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad, seven teams remain with perfect scores. China tops the standings, holding a slim advantage through tiebreaks, following their third 4-0 sweep, this time against England. Notable upsets in the round included Mongolia’s 2.5-1.5 win over Spain and Uzbekistan’s second consecutive upset, defeating Bulgaria 2.5-1.5.
Meanwhile, India’s open and women’s teams both claimed commanding victories in their fourth-round matches in Budapest, Hungary. The open team dominated Serbia 3.5-0.5, while the women’s team delivered an identical 3.5-0.5 win over France.
Indian star Gukesh Dommaraju, set to face Ding Liren in the World Championship this November, triumphed over Alexandr Predke while playing with the black pieces. Arjun Erigaisi, also playing black, outmaneuvered Aleksandr Indjic, while Vidit Gujrathi, with the white pieces, bested Velimir Ivic. In the fifth round, India’s open team is set to face Azerbaijan, while the women will challenge Kazakhstan.
SCHEDULE
- Tuesday, September 10, 2024 – Arrival, Opening Ceremony & Technical Meeting
- Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – Round 1
- Thursday, September 12, 2024 – Round 2
- Friday, September 13, 2024 – Round 3
- Saturday, September 14, 2024 – Round 4
- Sunday, September 15, 2024 – Round 5
- Monday, September 16, 2024 – Round 6
- Tuesday, September, 17, 2024 – Rest Day — Bermuda Party
- Wednesday, September 18, 2024 – Round 7
- Thursday, September 19, 2024 – Round 8
- Friday, September 20, 2024 – Round 9
- Saturday, September 21, 2024 – Round 10
- Sunday, September 22, 2024 – Round 11
All matches start at 15.00 Budapest time or 18:30 IST
FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024: points table and standings
All the live results and stream can be followed here.
Open Category Standings:
| Rank | Team | Games | Win | Draw | Points |
| 1 | India | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 2 | Spain | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | China | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 4 | Vietnam | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 5 | Azerbaijan | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 6 | Poland | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 7 | Hungary | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 8 | Ukraine | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 | Norway | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 10 | Iran | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 | Canada | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 12 | Turkiye | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 13 | Armenia | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 | United States of America | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 15 | Uzbekistan | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 16 | Italy | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 17 | Georgia | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 18 | Israel | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 19 | Lithuania | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 20 | Germany | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
Women’s Category Standings:
| Rank | Team | Games | Win | Draw | Points |
| 1 | China | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 2 | India | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | United States of America | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 4 | Armenia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 5 | Kazakhstan | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 6 | Uzbekistan | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 7 | Mongolia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 8 | Poland | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 9 | Turkiye | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 10 | Georgia | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 | Ukraine | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 12 | Azerbaijan | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 13 | Spain | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 | Hungary | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 15 | Bulgaria | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 16 | Vietnam | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 17 | Peru | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 18 | France | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 19 | Serbia | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 20 | Argentina | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
When & Where to watch: live stream & telecast
Fans eager to witness the excitement of the Chess Olympiad 2024 can catch the live action on FIDE’s official YouTube channel, where streaming will be available. However, official confirmation regarding television broadcasting in India is still awaited.