The 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad concluded in Samarkand on 27 September 2026, bringing together national teams from around the world. Türkiye’s Open and Women’s teams completed the 11-round tournament with strong results.

Türkiye’s Open team finished 13th with 15 match points, while the Women’s team placed 11th with 16. GM Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş also earned individual silver on board one, scoring 8/10 without a loss. Turkish Chess Federation.

The team portraits against Samarkand’s grand staircase capture a memorable moment from the Olympiad. HADITH Hotel is proud to celebrate the city’s international spirit and its warm welcome to visitors from around the world.