Chess Olympiad Success
India Defeats Italy and Greece to Continue Strong Run at Chess Olympiad
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Key Points
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India fielded its strongest men’s combination for the first time at the Olympiad in the match against Italy, a selection decision that helped produce the 3-1 victory.
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Arjun Erigaisi survived difficult moments against Luca Moroni Jr. before securing a draw after a 64-move game, while Praggnanandhaa was unable to convert an advantage against Lorenzo Lodici.
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Koneru Humpy’s win over Greece’s Stavroula Tsolakidou avenged Humpy’s defeat to the same opponent in the Global Chess League final in Bengaluru just days earlier.
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In India’s second-round match against Indonesia, Praggnanandhaa played a 79-move game against Susanto Megaranto before agreeing to a draw, while Gukesh held Satria Duta Cahaya after the position simplified and he used repeated queen checks.
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Nihal Sarin’s second-round win over Indonesia’s Hafiz Arif Abdul came after Abdul missed a tactical opportunity in a Sicilian Defence; Nihal then finished the game with 37.Nc5+.
India's men's chess team defeated Italy 3-1 in the third round of the 46th Chess Olympiad, with world champion D. Gukesh and Nihal Sarin securing victories NDTV. The win marked the first time India fielded its strongest men's combination at the tournament, a strategic decision that paid immediate dividends. The women's team also stayed unbeaten, crushing Greece 3.5-0.5 behind dominant performances India Today.
Nihal extended his perfect record to three straight wins, while R. Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi held their ground with draws. Both Indian teams continue climbing the standings at the Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with the women showing particularly strong form The Hindu Business Line.
Gukesh Returns to Winning Form Against Italy
World champion D. Gukesh bounced back from a draw in the previous round by defeating his Italian opponent NDTV. His victory proved crucial in securing the team's comfortable 3-1 margin. Gukesh had been held in round two but came out sharp against Italy, demonstrating the depth of India's chess talent.
Nihal Sarin Maintains Perfect Record With Third Win
Nihal Sarin continued his flawless start to the Olympiad by defeating his Italian counterpart and extending his winning streak to three games The Bridge. His consistent victories have become a cornerstone of India's team success. Against Indonesia in round two, Nihal capitalized when opponent Hafiz Arif Abdul missed a tactical opportunity in a Sicilian Defence, finishing with the decisive move 37.Nc5+ The Bridge.
Indian Women Avenge Defeat and Dominate Greece
India's women team delivered a commanding 3.5-0.5 victory over Greece, with Koneru Humpy, Vantika Agrawal, and B. Savitha Shri all recording wins India Today. Humpy's win held special significance—she defeated Stavroula Tsolakidou just days after losing to the same opponent in the Global Chess League final in Bengaluru India Today. The women remain unbeaten and are among the tournament leaders.
Close Second-Round Battle Against Indonesia
India's men narrowly defeated Indonesia 2.5-1.5 in round two, relying heavily on Nihal's lone victory NDTV. Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh both drew their games. Praggnanandhaa played an exhausting 79-move marathon against Susanto Megaranto before agreeing to a draw, while Gukesh secured his draw through repeated queen checks after the position simplified The Bridge.
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