The 45th Chess Olympiad, the largest in history, will take place in Budapest, Hungary, from September 10 to 23, featuring 380 teams and 1736 players from 194 countries in the Open section and 180 in the Women's section. India, as the host nation, has strong teams in both categories, with its Open team facing Morocco and the Women's team matched against Jamaica. The tournament will follow a Swiss format with classical time controls, and players will compete for individual medals based on their performance ratings. India's team captain N Srinath faces challenges in determining the board order, particularly for top players D Gukesh and Erigaisi Arjun, as team strategy takes precedence over individual benefits. The event showcases notable players, including Magnus Carlsen and Nana Dzagnidze, and promises to be a significant gathering for chess enthusiasts worldwide.