Top 5 Countries that Have Won the Most Chess Olympiads

 The Chess Olympiad is a prestigious team event where countries from around the world compete in chess. Here are the top 5 countries that have won the most Chess Olympiads:

1. Russia/Soviet Union – Russia, including its previous incarnation as the Soviet Union, has been the dominant force in chess Olympiads. The Soviet Union won 18 titles (1952–1990), and after its dissolution, Russia has won 6 more (as of 2022), making it the clear leader with a total of 24 titles.

2. United States – The United States has won the Chess Olympiad 6 times, with victories in 1931, 1933, 1935, 1937, 1976, and 2016.

3. Armenia – Armenia has claimed 3 titles in the Chess Olympiad, winning in 2006, 2008, and 2012.

4. Hungary – Hungary has won the Chess Olympiad 3 times, in 1927, 1928, and 1978.

5. Ukraine – Ukraine has won the Chess Olympiad 2 times, in 2004 and 2010.

These are the most successful countries in Chess Olympiad history, with Russia/Soviet Union holding an unmatched record.