38. Chess Olympiad 2008 in Dresden

From 12th to 25th of November 2008

Playing Venue: International Congress Center, Devrientstr. 10, 01067 Dresden
Seating Plan

Daily from 13th to 17th of November and 19th to 23rd of November at 3 p.m.

Free Days: 18th and 24th of November

Opening Ceremony: 12th of November, 8 p.m. in the Freiberger Arena, Magdeburger Str. 10, 01067 Dresden

Participating Nations: 152

Open Teams: 156

Ladies Teams: 119

Overall: 275

Four Players per Team plus one Substitute

550 Games per Day, all live in the Internet available at www.38chessolympiad.com

Activs: 2.160, inklusive Arbiters, Attendants, Coaches, Substitutes, FIDE-Officials

Expectes: About 1.000 Spectators per Day on location and many Millions in the Internet.

9 Collateral Tournaments from 13th to 24th of November

Cultural Programme, Exhibitions and Activities

"World of Chess" with Exhibitions, Analysis, Evening Programme, Autograph Signings, Catering and full of Chess: Daily from 13th to 24th of November from Midday.

Closing Ceremony: After the last round at 25th of November approximately at 4 p.m.

Press Photos:

City Dresden

Marketing

Playing Chess

Chess Pieces

Miscellaneous