{"id":543,"date":"2026-09-24T09:57:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T09:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/?p=543"},"modified":"2026-09-24T09:57:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T09:57:53","slug":"chess-olympiad-winners-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/chess-olympiad-winners-list\/","title":{"rendered":"The Chess Olympiad Winners List: A Complete History of Global Chess Glory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chess Olympiad is the ultimate team chess showdown, bringing together nations every two years in a battle of strategy and skill. From legendary Soviet dominance to India&#8217;s groundbreaking 2024 success, this event captures chess at its finest. This guide delivers a clear <strong>Chess Olympiad winners list<\/strong>, key insights, and beginner-friendly context to help you understand its rich legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/chess-olympiad-winners-list\/#Complete_List_of_Chess_Olympiad_Champions_by_Year\" >Complete List of Chess Olympiad Champions by Year<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/chess-olympiad-winners-list\/#Open_Section_Chess_Olympiad_Winners\" >Open Section Chess Olympiad Winners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/chess-olympiad-winners-list\/#Womens_Chess_Olympiad_Winners_List\" >Women&#8217;s Chess Olympiad Winners List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/chess-olympiad-winners-list\/#Most_Successful_Countries_in_Chess_Olympiad_History\" >Most Successful Countries in Chess Olympiad History<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/chess-olympiad-winners-list\/#Why_Have_These_Countries_Been_So_Successful\" >Why Have These Countries Been So Successful?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/chess-olympiad-winners-list\/#Chess_Olympiad_Gold_Medal_Winners_by_Nation\" >Chess Olympiad Gold Medal Winners by Nation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/chess-olympiad-winners-list\/#Recent_Chess_Olympiad_Champions\" >Recent Chess Olympiad Champions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/chess-olympiad-winners-list\/#Which_Country_Has_Won_the_Most_Chess_Olympiads\" >Which Country Has Won the Most Chess Olympiads?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/chess-olympiad-winners-list\/#Chess_Olympiad_Winners_Timeline\" >Chess Olympiad Winners Timeline<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/chess-olympiad-winners-list\/#How_the_Olympiad_Works_For_Beginners\" >How the Olympiad Works (For Beginners)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/chess-olympiad-winners-list\/#FAQ_Section\" >FAQ Section<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/chess-olympiad-winners-list\/#Q1_Who_won_the_most_recent_Chess_Olympiad\" >Q1: Who won the most recent Chess Olympiad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/chess-olympiad-winners-list\/#Q2_Which_country_has_the_most_Chess_Olympiad_wins\" >Q2: Which country has the most Chess Olympiad wins?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/chess-olympiad-winners-list\/#Q3_When_did_India_first_win_the_Chess_Olympiad\" >Q3: When did India first win the Chess Olympiad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/chess-olympiad-winners-list\/#Q4_What_trophies_are_awarded_at_the_Chess_Olympiad\" >Q4: What trophies are awarded at the Chess Olympiad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/chess-olympiad-winners-list\/#Q5_How_often_is_the_Chess_Olympiad_held\" >Q5: How often is the Chess Olympiad held?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/chess-olympiad-winners-list\/#Q6_Where_can_I_find_the_full_detailed_Chess_Olympiad_winners_list\" >Q6: Where can I find the full detailed Chess Olympiad winners list?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chess_Olympiad_Winners_List_1927%E2%80%93Present\"><\/span>Chess Olympiad Winners List (1927\u2013Present)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Olympiad began officially in 1927. Early editions featured strong European and American teams, while later decades saw Soviet supremacy. Here\u2019s an overview of major winners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Selected Open Section Highlights<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1927\u20131928: Hungary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1930s: United States (multiple wins)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1950s\u20131990s: Soviet Union (18 golds)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2014: China<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2016: United States<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2024: <strong>India<\/strong> (first-ever Open gold)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_List_of_Chess_Olympiad_Champions_by_Year\"><\/span>Complete List of Chess Olympiad Champions by Year<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the <strong>full year-by-year table<\/strong> of gold medal winners (Open section unless noted). Women&#8217;s results are listed separately where distinct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Open Section Year-by-Year Winners (Selected Full Overview)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#3ca8eb\"><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Host City<\/th><th>Gold<\/th><th>Silver<\/th><th>Bronze<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1924 (Unofficial)<\/td><td>Paris<\/td><td>Czechoslovakia<\/td><td>Hungary<\/td><td>Switzerland<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1927<\/td><td>London<\/td><td>Hungary<\/td><td>Denmark<\/td><td>England<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1928<\/td><td>The Hague<\/td><td>Hungary<\/td><td>USA<\/td><td>Poland<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1930<\/td><td>Hamburg<\/td><td>Poland<\/td><td>Hungary<\/td><td>Germany<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1931<\/td><td>Prague<\/td><td>USA<\/td><td>Poland<\/td><td>Czechoslovakia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1933<\/td><td>Folkestone<\/td><td>USA<\/td><td>Sweden<\/td><td>Poland<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1935<\/td><td>Warsaw<\/td><td>USA<\/td><td>Sweden<\/td><td>Poland<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1937<\/td><td>Stockholm<\/td><td>USA<\/td><td>Hungary<\/td><td>Poland<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1939<\/td><td>Buenos Aires<\/td><td>Germany<\/td><td>Poland<\/td><td>Estonia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1950<\/td><td>Dubrovnik<\/td><td>Yugoslavia<\/td><td>Argentina<\/td><td>West Germany<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1952<\/td><td>Helsinki<\/td><td>USSR<\/td><td>Argentina<\/td><td>Yugoslavia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1954<\/td><td>Amsterdam<\/td><td>USSR<\/td><td>Argentina<\/td><td>Yugoslavia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1956<\/td><td>Moscow<\/td><td>USSR<\/td><td>Yugoslavia<\/td><td>Hungary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1958<\/td><td>Munich<\/td><td>USSR<\/td><td>Yugoslavia<\/td><td>Argentina<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1960<\/td><td>Leipzig<\/td><td>USSR<\/td><td>USA<\/td><td>Yugoslavia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1962<\/td><td>Varna<\/td><td>USSR<\/td><td>Yugoslavia<\/td><td>Argentina<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1964<\/td><td>Tel Aviv<\/td><td>USSR<\/td><td>Yugoslavia<\/td><td>West Germany<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1966<\/td><td>Havana<\/td><td>USSR<\/td><td>USA<\/td><td>Hungary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1968<\/td><td>Lugano<\/td><td>USSR<\/td><td>Yugoslavia<\/td><td>Bulgaria<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1970<\/td><td>Siegen<\/td><td>USSR<\/td><td>Hungary<\/td><td>Yugoslavia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1972<\/td><td>Skopje<\/td><td>USSR<\/td><td>Hungary<\/td><td>Yugoslavia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1974<\/td><td>Nice<\/td><td>USSR<\/td><td>Yugoslavia<\/td><td>USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1976<\/td><td>Haifa<\/td><td>USA<\/td><td>Netherlands<\/td><td>West Germany<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1978<\/td><td>Buenos Aires<\/td><td>Hungary<\/td><td>USSR<\/td><td>USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1980<\/td><td>Malta<\/td><td>USSR<\/td><td>Hungary<\/td><td>Yugoslavia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1982<\/td><td>Lucerne<\/td><td>USSR<\/td><td>Hungary<\/td><td>Yugoslavia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1984<\/td><td>Thessaloniki<\/td><td>USSR<\/td><td>England<\/td><td>Argentina<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1986<\/td><td>Dubai<\/td><td>USSR<\/td><td>England<\/td><td>USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1988<\/td><td>Thessaloniki<\/td><td>USSR<\/td><td>England<\/td><td>Netherlands<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1990<\/td><td>Novi Sad<\/td><td>USSR<\/td><td>USA<\/td><td>England<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1992<\/td><td>Manila<\/td><td>Russia<\/td><td>Uzbekistan<\/td><td>Armenia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1994<\/td><td>Moscow<\/td><td>Russia<\/td><td>Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina<\/td><td>England<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1996<\/td><td>Yerevan<\/td><td>Russia<\/td><td>Ukraine<\/td><td>USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1998<\/td><td>Elista<\/td><td>Russia<\/td><td>USA<\/td><td>Armenia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2000<\/td><td>Istanbul<\/td><td>Russia<\/td><td>Germany<\/td><td>Ukraine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2002<\/td><td>Bled<\/td><td>Russia<\/td><td>Hungary<\/td><td>Armenia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2004<\/td><td>Calvi\u00e0<\/td><td>Ukraine<\/td><td>Russia<\/td><td>Armenia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2006<\/td><td>Turin<\/td><td>Armenia<\/td><td>China<\/td><td>USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2008<\/td><td>Dresden<\/td><td>Armenia<\/td><td>Israel<\/td><td>USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2010<\/td><td>Khanty-Mansiysk<\/td><td>Russia<\/td><td>Ukraine<\/td><td>Israel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2012<\/td><td>Istanbul<\/td><td>Armenia<\/td><td>Russia<\/td><td>Ukraine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2014<\/td><td>Troms\u00f8<\/td><td>China<\/td><td>Russia<\/td><td>Ukraine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2016<\/td><td>Baku<\/td><td>USA<\/td><td>China<\/td><td>Ukraine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2018<\/td><td>Batumi<\/td><td>China<\/td><td>USA<\/td><td>Russia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2020\/21<\/td><td>Online<\/td><td>(Special formats)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2022<\/td><td>Chennai<\/td><td>Uzbekistan<\/td><td>Armenia<\/td><td>India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2024<\/td><td>Budapest<\/td><td><strong>India<\/strong><\/td><td>USA<\/td><td>Uzbekistan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_Section_Chess_Olympiad_Winners\"><\/span>Open Section Chess Olympiad Winners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Open section (historically mixed but elite-level) awards the prestigious Hamilton-Russell Cup. The United States dominated early, but the Soviet machine took over after WWII. Russia carried the torch into the 21st century, while China and India represent modern shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Womens_Chess_Olympiad_Winners_List\"><\/span>Women&#8217;s Chess Olympiad Winners List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Women&#8217;s event, using the Vera Menchik Cup, started separately in 1957 and merged in 1976. The Soviet Union won 11 times, building a powerhouse legacy. China (6 golds), Georgia, and Russia followed strongly. In 2024, <strong>India<\/strong> claimed its first Women&#8217;s gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Notable Women&#8217;s Winners<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soviet Union: Dominant through the 1980s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>China: Consistent excellence in recent decades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2024: India (double champions alongside Open)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Successful_Countries_in_Chess_Olympiad_History\"><\/span>Most Successful Countries in Chess Olympiad History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, several countries have established themselves as major forces in the Chess Olympiad. From the historic dominance of the Soviet Union to the rise of modern powerhouses such as China and India, the competition has produced some of the most successful national chess teams in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e31ee6\"><thead><tr><th>Country \/ Era<\/th><th>Key Achievement<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Soviet Union<\/strong><\/td><td>Historic dominance in the Chess Olympiad, with generations of elite players and a remarkable record of success.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Russia<\/strong><\/td><td>Continued the Soviet chess tradition and remained one of the strongest teams in the modern era.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>United States<\/strong><\/td><td>Multiple Open section victories and a long history of strong performances in the Olympiad.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>China<\/strong><\/td><td>One of the leading modern chess nations, with multiple victories across the Open and Women&#8217;s sections.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>India<\/strong><\/td><td>Achieved a historic milestone in <strong>2024<\/strong>, winning both the Open and Women&#8217;s Chess Olympiad titles.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Have_These_Countries_Been_So_Successful\"><\/span>Why Have These Countries Been So Successful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long-term success at the Chess Olympiad has been closely associated with strong player development, national training systems, deep pools of elite players, and effective team coordination. These factors have helped leading chess nations maintain competitive teams across different generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chess_Olympiad_Gold_Medal_Winners_by_Nation\"><\/span>Chess Olympiad Gold Medal Winners by Nation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gold medals reward overall match points (2 for a win, 1 for draw). Tie-breaks consider game points and other metrics. Individual board medals add extra prestige\u2014many go to world-class players like Gukesh or top women performers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_Chess_Olympiad_Champions\"><\/span>Recent Chess Olympiad Champions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 45th edition (Budapest 2024) was historic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open<\/strong>: India (gold), USA (silver), Uzbekistan (bronze)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Women<\/strong>: India (gold), Kazakhstan (silver), USA (bronze)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This marked the first time India topped both and only the third nation (after USSR and China) to sweep both sections in one Olympiad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Country_Has_Won_the_Most_Chess_Olympiads\"><\/span>Which Country Has Won the Most Chess Olympiads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soviet Union\/Russia<\/strong> leads decisively. Their system produced generations of elite grandmasters. The US excelled pre-WWII, while emerging powers like India signal a multipolar future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chess_Olympiad_Winners_Timeline\"><\/span>Chess Olympiad Winners Timeline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1920s\u20131930s<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hungarian_Chess_Federation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hungary<\/a> and USA shine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1950\u20131990<\/strong>: Soviet golden age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2000s<\/strong>: Russia, China, Armenia rise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2016<\/strong>: USA ends long drought.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2024<\/strong>: India\u2019s breakthrough double victory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Olympiad_Works_For_Beginners\"><\/span>How the Olympiad Works (For Beginners)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teams compete in 11 rounds using the Swiss system. Preparation, opening knowledge, and endurance matter. Watch for exciting games on top boards featuring current stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong>: Use platforms like Chess.com to replay Olympiad games and improve your rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/world-chess-championship\/\">World Chess Championship: Winners, History, 2026 Match, Prize Money &amp; Format<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_Section\"><\/span><strong>FAQ Section<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1783241546167\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Who_won_the_most_recent_Chess_Olympiad\"><\/span><strong>Q1: Who won the most recent Chess Olympiad?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>India swept both Open and Women&#8217;s sections at the 2024 Budapest event.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1783241556680\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Which_country_has_the_most_Chess_Olympiad_wins\"><\/span><strong>Q2: Which country has the most Chess Olympiad wins?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Soviet Union\/Russia, with approximately 24 combined titles.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1783241564137\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_When_did_India_first_win_the_Chess_Olympiad\"><\/span><strong>Q3: When did India first win the Chess Olympiad?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>2024 \u2014 a historic first for both sections.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1783241574322\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_What_trophies_are_awarded_at_the_Chess_Olympiad\"><\/span><strong>Q4: What trophies are awarded at the Chess Olympiad?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Hamilton-Russell Cup (Open) and Vera Menchik Cup (Women).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1783241583835\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_How_often_is_the_Chess_Olympiad_held\"><\/span><strong>Q5: How often is the Chess Olympiad held?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Every two years since 1950 (with some exceptions).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1783241593382\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_Where_can_I_find_the_full_detailed_Chess_Olympiad_winners_list\"><\/span><strong>Q6: Where can I find the full detailed Chess Olympiad winners list?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Official FIDE records and Wikipedia provide comprehensive year-by-year results.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chess Olympiad is the ultimate team chess showdown, bringing together nations every two years in a battle of strategy and skill. From legendary Soviet dominance to India&#8217;s groundbreaking 2024 success, this event captures chess at its finest. This guide delivers a clear Chess Olympiad winners list, key insights, and beginner-friendly context to help you &#8230; <a title=\"The Chess Olympiad Winners List: A Complete History of Global Chess Glory\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/chess-olympiad-winners-list\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about The Chess Olympiad Winners List: A Complete History of Global Chess Glory\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":544,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[18],"class_list":["post-543","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chess","tag-history"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/543","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=543"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/543\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":837,"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/543\/revisions\/837"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/544"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=543"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=543"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=543"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}