India Men’s Team Beats No. 1 Seed USA, Women’s Team Defeats China: Chess Olympiad 2024 Update
India’s Chess Olympiad team made headlines on Saturday as they defeated the No. 1 seed USA in a thrilling 10th round match. The men’s team secured a 2.5-1.5 victory, with young talents D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi leading the charge.
Gukesh, ranked World No. 5, pulled off a stunning win against World No. 2 Fabiano Caruana with a brilliant display of strategic play. Meanwhile, Arjun Erigaisi outplayed Leinier Dominguez Perez to secure another crucial point for India.
The women’s team also put up a strong performance, defeating China with a score of 2.5-1.5. Rising star Divya Deshmukh once again shone bright, securing a crucial win on the third board.
With these impressive victories, both the men’s and women’s teams are in contention for the gold medal. The final round of the Chess Olympiad promises to be an exciting showdown, with India poised for a strong finish. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling competition!
