Samarkand is set to host the 46th World Chess Olympiad, which is scheduled to begin on 15 September 2026 at the Silk Road international tourism centre. The announcement describes the event as the largest in the competition’s history, which has been held since 1927.
The outlets agree on the core details: the Olympiad takes place in Samarkand and the edition number is the 46th. The PR Newswire piece provides additional context by referencing the Olympiad’s long-running history and highlighting the scale of the event, while The Diplomat offers a shorter confirmation of the hosting location and the tournament edition. Neither source, in the provided excerpts, disputes the date, venue, or the fact of Samarkand’s hosting role.
