India Wins Historic Gold in 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024
Times Now September 23, 2024 06:39 AM

India achieved a historic win in the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad, a major milestone in the country's chess history. The victory came with impressive performances from Indian chess talents Gukesh D and Arjun Erigaisi, who secured key wins in their matches, leading the nation to the top position.18-year-old sensation Gukesh D played a crucial role in India's success by defeating Vladimir Fedoseev. His win set the tone for the team's dominance. Gukesh began aggressively and achieved a remarkable positional victory. His outstanding performance of 9/10 points in the Olympiad not only secured his individual Gold medal but also highlighted his exceptional skill on Board one.Meanwhile, Arjun Erigaisi showcased his brilliance by defeating Jan Subelj, further solidifying India’s lead in the critical match against Slovenia. This is India's first-ever gold medal at the Olympiad.The Indian women's chess team, consisting of Harika Dronavalli, R Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agarwal, and Tania Sachdev, is currently competing for a gold medal. They are engaged in a match against Azerbaijan, with India currently leading 1-0.

Chess Olympiad Results Round 11 matches: OPEN:D Gukesh beats Vladimir FedoseevR Praggnanandhaa vs Anton Demchenko (ONGOING)Vidit Gujrathi vs Matej Sebenik (ONGOING) WOMENS:Divya Deshmukh beat Govhar BeydullayevaHarika Dronavalli vs Gunay Mammadzada (ONGOING)R Vaishali vs Ulviyya Fataliyeva (ONGOING)Vantika Agrawal vs Khanim Balajayeva (ONGOING)
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