The 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand begins with problems: teams wait for hotel rooms, FIDE promises compensation, delegates left without visas
The 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand opened on September 15, with the first round held on September 16. Even before the games began, organizers had to deal with problems involving accommodation and entry visas. Some teams were unable to get hotel rooms immediately, individual participants had to find accommodation on their own, and some …
