The biggest-ever Chess Olympiad is taking place in Chennai from July 29 to August 9. A record 188 teams in the open and 162 teams in the women’s category are fighting for collective and individual medals. The United States team is the clear favourite in the open, while the locals from India are the top seeds in the women’s event. | Follow the games live with expert commentary starting at 15.00 local time (11.30 CEST, 05.30 ET)