Chess Olympiad 2010

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1 Russia 1 2755 - 2.2 2 Ukraine 2737 - 6.5 3 China 2703 - 12 4 Russia 2 2702 - 16 5 Hungary 2698 - 34 It's not a great betting heat but the World Chess Olympiad starts today in the Siberian oil town of Khanty Mansiysk. There are 150 teams which play over 11 rounds. Matches are contested over four boards. http://www.ugra-chess.com/ Judging by the large number of systems at Punters Lounge which involve ELO ratings here's an event which uses the ranking system in its original form. The above 5 teams have the highest average ratings. http://chess-results.com/tnr36795.aspx?art=32&lan=1&fed=SCO&flag=30&m=-1&wi=1000 Before you lump on favourites Russia at 2.2 - was 2.5 earlier in the week - it is worth remembering that tiny Armenia won this in 2006 and 2008. Bet and Win are the only firm quoting - Paddy Power removed prices a few days ago. If they permitted each-way then the 12 about China or the Russian 2nd team would be good. However I think we'll see ELO favs Russia take the gold when it ends on October 3. The Russian government have promised $50k win bonuses for each player - not much by footy standards but important here.