The History of the Olympiads is more than just listing of official Olympic events. The Olympic history has many unknown yet fascinating threads, some of them worth deeper analysis. Today we bring you the data concerning first unofficial Chess Olympiad held in conjunction with Paris 1924 VIII Summer Olympic Games. This is even more important since the event was concluded with settling International Chess Federation (FIDE).

Apart from these we believe that infamous Anti-Israeli "Counter Olympiad" held in Tripoli in 1976 (yes, same Libya and same Gathafi as in 2004!) is also part of history worth at least quick look.

The information on the "Little Olympiad" held in Budapest 1926 has been a little bit extended as well. This tournament has everything that official Olympiad should have, except the number of teams participating (just 4).

As usual you are asked to support our efforts with additions and corrections of our data. Enjoy!

Paris 1924 Team Chess Tournament
Budapest 1926 "Little Olympiad"
Tripoli 1976 Anti-Israeli "Counter Olympiad"