| Chess Olympiad | |
|---|---|
 35th Chess Olympiad in Bled in October 2002 | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Sports Event |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| Location(s) | Various |
| Inaugurated | 1924 |
| Organised by | FIDE |
 45th Chess Olympiad | |
The Chess Olympiad is a biennial chess tournament in which teams representing nations of the world compete. FIDE organises the tournament and selects the host nation. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, FIDE held an Online Chess Olympiad in 2020 and 2021, with a rapid time control that affected players' online ratings.
The use of the name "Chess Olympiad" for FIDE's team championship is of historical origin and implies no connection with the Olympic Games.[not verified in body]