Exciting Final Round Looms at 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad: India and Kazakhstan in Tight Race for Gold

India is on the brink of making history at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad as they are on the verge of winning their first-ever gold medal after defeating the United States in a thrilling Round 10 match. The team’s victory was highlighted by GM Gukesh Dommaraju’s win over GM Fabiano Caruana, while GM Arjun Erigaisi also secured a crucial victory against GM Leinier Dominguez.

With this win, India now sits at the top of the standings with a two-point lead, and they only need to avoid defeat in the final round against Slovenia to secure the gold medal. However, China is still in contention and could catch up to India if they win their final match against the U.S.

In the Women’s section, India and Kazakhstan are tied for first place, setting up an exciting final round. India’s win over China and Kazakhstan’s draw against Georgia have made the last round a nail-biter, with both teams vying for the top spot. The U.S. and Polish teams are also just one point behind, adding to the suspense of the final round.

The final round of the 2024 FIDE Chess Olympiad is set to take place on Sunday, September 22, with India and Kazakhstan looking to secure their respective gold medals. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on this historic event.