Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022:

1. It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in India.

2. The official mascot was named Thambi'.

3. The trophy for the winning team in the open section is the Vera Menchik Cup.

4. The trophy for the winning team in the women's section is the Hamilton-Russell Cup.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Key Points

44th Chess Olympiad:

• Held in India:
  • The 44th Chess Olympiad was hosted in Chennai, India, in 2022.
  • This was the first time the Chess Olympiad was held in India and the first time it returned to Asia in three decades.
  • Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
• Official Mascot - 'Thambi':
  • The official mascot was named 'Thambi', which means "Hey little brother" in Tamil.
  • The mascot, designed as a knight, represents both the culture of Tamil Nadu and the game of chess.
  • Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
• Trophy for the Open Section:
  • The trophy for the winning team in the open section is the Hamilton-Russell Cup.
  • The Vera Menchik Cup is not used for the open section.
  • Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.
• Trophy for the Women’s Section:
  • The trophy for the winning team in the women’s section is the Vera Menchik Cup.
  • The Hamilton-Russell Cup is not used for the women’s section.
  • Hence, Statement 4 is incorrect.
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2: Only two.