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The opening Ceremony of the World Women's Chess Championship 2008 |
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Friday, 29 August 2008 09:31 |
FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov has officially opened the World Women's Chess Championship 2008 in Nalchik, Kabardino Balkaria. During the pompous ceremony, local dancers and singers entertained the public and the chess game was also personified through youngsters in costumes. In his welcome speech, President of the Republic, Arcen Kanokov expressed the gratitude and hapiness of the republic to have the World Championship in its capital and promised good organization, great interest from the inhabitants, excellent conditions and clean, healthy environment for the tournament. Alexander Zhukov, President of the Russian Chess Federation delivered the greeting address of Dmitriy Medvedev, President of the Russian Federation praising the beautiful, intellectual game and the Russian chess school. He also expressed the belief that the peaceful competition of chess players turns into a real festival of that sport, promoting development and strengthening of international relations among the nations of the chess world. In accordance with the drawing lots, the incumbent World Champion, Xiu Yuhua will play with white pieces in the first game.
For more detailed information please visit the official site of the Championship.
Here some photos from the Opening Ceremony of the Championship.
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