{"id":543,"date":"2026-07-05T09:16:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T09:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/?p=543"},"modified":"2026-07-05T09:16:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T09:16:55","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_85 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><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" 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-7\" 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-8\" 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-9\" 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-10\" 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-11\" 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-12\" 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-13\" 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-14\" 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-15\" 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-16\" 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-17\" 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\"><strong>Top Nations (Combined Open + Women&#8217;s Influence)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Soviet Union\/Russia<\/strong>: ~24 titles total \u2014 unmatched depth and talent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>United States: 6 Open golds, strong recent performances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>China: Multiple in both sections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hungary, Georgia, Armenia: Consistent medalists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Success stems from national training programs, player development, and team synergy.<\/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":1,"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/543\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":545,"href":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/543\/revisions\/545"}],"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}]}}