FIDE 100 Awards:  Armenia`s chess team recognized as best team of the  century

ArmInfo. The Armenian men's chess team has been recognized as the best team of the century,  according to a statement by the International Chess Federation (FIDE).  As noted in the statement, on the night of Round 8 at the FIDE Chess Olympiad, a dazzling event took place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Budapest.

The chess gala, dedicated to the  centenary of the International Chess Federation, celebrated the  exceptional achievements and contributions of individuals, groups,  organizations, journalists within the chess community. "Over the past  century, chess has evolved and flourished, and this evening was all  about honoring those who have made remarkable impacts on the game we  love," the statement said. 

"One warrior is good, but if you have a great team, you can turn the  world around. While Team USSR team would be the unbeaten leader in  both Men and Women categories based on the number of medals won at  the Olympics, the Jury decided to choose a currently existing  country. Armenia, has outperformed others, winning three times, and  China has won two gold medals in the last ten years," the statement  emphasized.  The award for the best men's team of the century was  presented to Armen Gevorgyan, the Executive Director of the Armenian  Chess Federation.