Indian Chess Team Dominates First Round of Chess Olympiad, Eyeing Gold Medals

The Indian chess team made a strong statement in the ongoing Chess Olympiad in Budapest by dominating their opponents in the first round of the tournament. The Indian men’s team defeated Morocco with a resounding 4-0 victory, while the women’s team secured a 3.5-0.5 win against Jamaica.

In the absence of Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali led the charge for the Indian women’s team with a win on the top board. Meanwhile, Praggnanandhaa showcased his skills on the top board for the men’s team, putting his opponent Mohamed Tissir under immense pressure from the start. Despite Tissir’s experience as an International Master, he was no match for the young Indian prodigy and eventually lost on time.

The rest of the Indian team followed suit with victories on the other boards, with Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, and Harikrishna Pentala securing wins to give India a perfect start in the tournament.

The Indian team, seeded second in the open section, is aiming for a gold medal in the tournament. With top players like Gukesh, Ding Liren, and Magnus Carlsen choosing to rest in the first round, the competition is heating up as teams battle it out for supremacy.

The Indian chess team’s impressive performance in the first round has set the stage for an exciting tournament ahead, with fans eagerly anticipating more thrilling matches and strategic gameplay from the talented Indian players.