India and Arjun Erigaisi Lead 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad with Perfect Scores

India and GM Arjun Erigaisi are making waves at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad as they head into the rest day with perfect scores. Arjun’s impressive win over GM Sanan Sjugirov helped India secure a 3-1 victory over Hungary, putting them in the sole lead. Meanwhile, China only managed a draw with Vietnam after GM Liem Le defeated World Champion Ding Liren.

In the Women’s section, India is dominating with wins in all their matches so far. IM Divya Deshmukh’s victory over Armenia has put India in the lead, with Georgia and Poland following closely behind.

Round seven of the Olympiad is set to start on Wednesday, September 18, with exciting matchups ahead. Stay tuned for the full report with photos, games, and analysis.

The 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad is a prestigious event that showcases the best chess talent from around the world. With teams competing in a Swiss Open format, every match is crucial in determining the ultimate winner. Don’t miss out on the action as the competition heats up in Budapest, Hungary.