M.K. Stalin unveiled the logo and mascot for the 44th Chess Olympiad.
It will take place in Mamallapuram in July 2022.
The Mascot is known as 'Thambi'.
The words "Chess Believe" are seen on its shirt.
He also unveiled a countdown clock for the Olympiad at the Greater Chennai Corporation’s headquarters, Ripon Buildings.
After the World Championship encounter between India’s Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen in 2013, this is Chennai’s second big international chess event.