34th Chess Olympiad

Satranç Olimpiyatı), organized by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs and comprising an open[1] and women's tournament, took place between October 28 and November 12, 2000, in Istanbul, Turkey.

Turkey, as hosts, fielded two teams, whilst the International Braille Chess Association provided one squad.

Classical World Champion Garry Kasparov and challenger Vladimir Kramnik were in the midst of their championship match, and ex-champion Anatoly Karpov was still at odds with the national federation.

Captained by the new FIDE champion Khalifman, however, Russia were still favourites, and the team did win their fifth consecutive title, although only by a single point.

Pre-tournament medal favourites England, whose average rating was a mere 13 points below Russia's, finished a disappointing seventh.