The announcement destroyed FIDE plans to organize a match with Salo Flohr under the auspices of FIDE. London 1927: The first official FIDE Olympiad or Tournament of Nations opened in London on July 18, 1927, with 16 teams of 4 players and one reserve. Hamburg 1930: The German Chess Federation organized the event to celebrate the centenary of the Hamburg Chess Club. Prague 1931: FIDE chose Prague as the venue for the 4th Olympiad and its 8th FIDE congress. The chess world is deeply indebted to all of these people who have enriched the beauty and history of our game and elevated chess to new heights of global appreciation and respect.