India Makes History with Double Gold in 45th Chess Olympiad

India Makes History with Double Gold in 45th Chess Olympiad

In a historic moment for Indian chess, both the men’s and women’s teams secured their first-ever gold medals in the 45th Chess Olympiad. The men’s team emerged victorious against Slovenia, while the women’s team triumphed over Azerbaijan in the final round.

The men’s team, led by World Championship challenger Gukesh, put on a stellar performance with key wins from D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanadhaa. Gukesh’s strategic display against Vladimir Fedoseev and Erigaisi’s victory over Jan Subeli were crucial in securing the title for India.

On the women’s side, D Harika and Divya Deshmukh led the charge with impressive wins against their opponents. With contributions from R Vaishali and Vantika Agrawal, the Indian women’s team sealed the victory with a dominant 3.5-0.5 score against Azerbaijan.

This double gold triumph marks a historic moment for Indian chess, with both teams showcasing exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament. Congratulations to the Indian men’s and women’s teams on their remarkable achievement in the 45th Chess Olympiad.