32nd Chess Olympiad

The 32nd Chess Olympiad, organized by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs and comprising an open [ Although commonly referred to as the "men's division", this section is open to both male and female players. ] and women's tournament, took place between September 15 and October 2, 1996, in Yerevan, Armenia.

Chess competition

Both tournament sections were officiated by international arbiter Alesha Khachatrian (ARM). Teams were paired across the 14 rounds of competition according to the Swiss system; the open division was played over four boards per round, and the women's was played over three. The time control for each game permitted each player 2 hours to make the first 40 of his or her moves, then an additional 1 hour to make the next 20 moves.

Open tournament

The open division was contested by 114 teams representing 111 nations and territories; Armenia, as hosts, fielded three teams, and the International Braille Chess Association provided one squad.

Team results

The teams finishing first through third overall receive medals, as do those finishing in the top three amongst teams organized by seed; overall medal winners are not eligible to receive group prizes.

Top ten overall finishers

Women's tournament

The women's division was contested by 74 teams representing 72 nations and territories; Armenia, as hosts, fielded two teams, and the International Braille Chess Association entered one squad.

Team results

The teams finishing first through third overall receive medals, as do those finishing in the top three amongst teams organized by seed; overall medal winners are not eligible to receive group prizes.

Top ten overall finishers

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