India Makes History with First-Ever Gold Medal at Chess Olympiad

India made history on Sunday by clinching their first-ever gold medal at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest. The team, led by D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi, continued their stunning form to secure the top spot. R Praggnanadhaa also contributed to the victory with a win in their final round match against Slovenia.

But the success didn’t stop there, as the Indian women’s team also won gold after a dominant performance against Azerbaijan. D Harika and Divya Deshmukh were instrumental in securing the victory, with Divya also clinching the individual gold medal on the third board.

The men’s team had a superb win against the USA in the penultimate round, setting them up for the gold medal. Gukesh and Arjun delivered key wins to help India secure their first title in the open category.

With remarkable performances from players like Gukesh, Arjun, and Divya, the Indian teams ended the tournament on a high note. The men’s team finished with an impressive 21 points out of a possible 22, while the women’s team also put up a strong showing.

This victory at the Chess Olympiad adds to what has already been a great year for Indian chess. With Gukesh having the opportunity to become the youngest-ever world champion in December, the future looks bright for Indian chess.