India made history by winning its first gold medal at the Chess Olympiad in Hungary. Gukesh and Erigaisi led the team with key victories, as China stumbled against the USA.
"Key Highlights:
1. Gukesh's win played a vital role in the team's success.
2. Erigaisi delivered a crucial performance on the final day.
3. India achieved a significant milestone in their chess history."
"Indian chess sensation D Gukesh capped off a stellar Chess Olympiad in Hungary with a win against Russian player Vladimir Fedoseev, helping India secure its first-ever gold medal in the event.
Arjun Erigaisi also shined in Budapest, defeating Serbian player Jan Subelj on the final day.
India's historic gold came after China faltered in their match against the USA, allowing India to take the top spot.
The Indian team, featuring Gukesh, Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa R, Vidit Gujrathi, Pentala Harikrishna, and Srinath Narayanan, made history with this achievement.
This victory marks India's first in-person gold at the Olympiad, with their previous win being in an online Olympiad during the pandemic. Before this, India's best results were bronze medals in 2022 (Chennai) and 2014 (Tromso, Norway).
India led the standings with 19 points going into the final round, followed by China with 17 points and Slovenia with 16 points."
