After 1851, international
chess tournaments proliferated rapidly with major events in cities like
Berlin, Paris, New York and Vienna. By the end of World War II there were 24
international tournaments annually and by 1990 that number had surged to over
a thousand.
Chess
Olympiads and FIDE
In 1924, an attempt was made
to include chess in the Olympic Games but due to difficulties distinguishing
amateurs from professionals it was not included. Instead the first unofficial
Chess Olympiad was held in Paris in 1924, coinciding with the Olympics. The
Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) was founded at this event, and it
has since organized the official Chess Olympiad every two years since 1950 with participation growing from 16 countries in 1927 to over 127 by 1990.
The Championship has evolved, with FIDE taking over its Organization in 1948
Chess as a Global Platform
Chess tournaments have also played a diplomatic role, acting as a neutral ground for international cultural exchange and collaboration especially during times of geopolitical tension.
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1.
When was the first international chess tournament held?
A) 1841
B) 1849
C) 1851
D) 1924
Answer:
2.
Which organization is responsible for organizing the Chess Olympiad?
A) IOC
B) FIFA
C) FIDE
D) PCA
Answer:
3.
Who was the first officially recognized World Chess Champion?
A) Paul Morphy
B) Wilhelm Steinitz
C) Emanuel Lasker
D) Adolf Anderssen
Answer:
4.
In what year was FIDE founded?
A) 1851
B) 1924
C) 1948
D) 1990
Answer:
5.
How often are Chess Olympiads held since 1950?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every four years
D) Every five years
Answer:
6.
Which country hosted the first official Chess Olympiad?
A) France
B) United Kingdom
C) Russia
D) United States
Answer:
7.
What is the primary format used in the Isle of Man International chess
tournament?
A) Knockout
B) Round Robin
C) Swiss-system
D) Blitz
Answer:
8.
Who is the current (as of 2024) World Chess Champion?
A) Magnus Carlsen
B) Ding Liren
C) Gukesh D
D) Viswanathan Anand
Answer:
9.
Which international event tried to include chess in 1924?
A) World Expo
B) Olympic Games
C) World Fair
D) Pan-American Games
Answer:
10.
What role does chess play in international relations?
A) Only a sport
B) Diplomatic and cultural bridge
C) Economic competition
D) None of the above
Answer:
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