India Shines at 45th Chess Olympiad with Dominant Performances

India's men secured a 3.5-0.5 win against Hungary 'B' in the 45th Chess Olympiad. Key victories came from Arjun Erigaise, D. Gukesh, and R. Praggnanandhaa. Despite Vidit Gujrathi's draw, the team maintained a clean slate. The Indian women also performed well, overcoming setbacks to stay in the joint lead.

India's men sustained their winning streak with a 3.5-0.5 victory over Hungary 'B' at the 45th Chess Olympiad. Arjun Erigaise emerged as the hero, delivering a brilliant checkmate after a queen sacrifice against Peter Prohazska.

Despite Vidit Gujrathi settling for a quick draw against Papp Gabor, D. Gukesh and R. Praggnanandhaa secured crucial victories. The Indian women's team, led by R Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh, and Vantika Agarwal, bounced back from D. Harika's unexpected loss to maintain their joint lead with six match points.

The day also witnessed a major upset as fifth-seeded Holland fell to Italy 1-3. With eight rounds remaining, 16 teams are still in the hunt, sharing the lead with six points each. The Indian men face Serbia next, while the women are set to compete against France in the upcoming round.

(With inputs from agencies.)