The World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad is taking place in Chongqing, China. The event is organised by and held at the Chongqing Yucai Middle School, the most popular school in the city of 30 million people! 72 teams from 26 federations are participating among whom are 40 titled players!

China’s Deputy Minister of Sport Ms Xiao Min and FIDE General Secretary Ignatius Leong at the Opening Ceremony


One of the colourful performances by students from Yucai Middle School, the main organizer

A martial arts performance by students


Group picture with students dressed in different costumes representing minor ethnic groups