To make the event even more special, director Vignesh Shivan and the legendary A R Rahman have come together to produce what has become a mind-blowing opening ceremony.
In his address, the Prime Minister said, "Tamil Nadu is chess powerhouse of India. Tamil Nadu is home to the finest minds, vibrant culture, and the oldest language in the world, Tamil."
The accident injured three people including the MLA, who sustained a severe injury in his bone. He has been getting treated at a private hospital in Coimbatore.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the event at 6 pm on Thursday and he said he is all geared up to participate in the inauguration event of the world's iconic chess tournament.
A day ahead of the visit, Modi said that he is looking forward to visiting Chennai and cited that it's an honour for the country that the Chess Olympiad is being held in Tamil Nadu.
Besides its hardcore cricket fans, Chennai has been nurturing a rich culture of Chess, which has become an important factor why Chennai is more than just the host.
As Chennai is making history, the city is writing it well with iconic faces and paintings. The tournament will be held from July 28 to August 10 in Mahabalipuram.
