India Women’s Campaign in Olympiad: A Shaky Start but Hopeful Future

India’s women’s chess team is currently leading the Olympiad with six consecutive wins, mirroring the success of their male counterparts. However, their performance has been less convincing, with the top players struggling to maintain their winning streak.

While the top two players in the men’s section have scored 10 wins without defeat, the weakest three players in the women’s team have only managed five wins, three wins, and two wins respectively. D Harika, the top player in the women’s team, has had a mixed performance with two losses, two wins, and one draw.

The team’s performance is crucial in determining their success, and the women’s campaign is looking shaky due to inconsistent performances. R Vaishali has been a solid performer on the second board, but Harika’s experience and defensive skills will be crucial in the upcoming match against Georgia.

In the last Olympiad, India defeated Georgia with R Vaishali and K Humpy securing wins on the third and top boards respectively. However, with Humpy absent this time, the faceoff between Nana Dzagnidze and Harika will be a key match to watch.

The Indian women’s team missed out on the gold in the last edition, settling for bronze after a disappointing loss to the USA in the final round. Fans are hopeful that the team will stay strong this time and secure the top spot in the absence of strong competitors like Russia.

With the tournament wide open, the pressure is on the Indian women’s team to deliver a strong performance and claim the gold that eluded them in the last edition. The upcoming match against Georgia will be a crucial test of their skills and determination.