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Explained | The Chess Olympiad: Where it all began and how India rose to the top

As India puts up a stellar performance at this year’s Chess Olympiad, a look at its journey through the years.

The Hindu

Chess Olympiad: Indian women, despite loss to Poland, close in on first-ever medal

MAMMALLAPURAM: Indian women have worked their way to the cusp of history. They are closing in on an Olympiad medal - the first ever for the women - and that too a gold.

The Times of India

Now, 75 GMs for India in 75th year of Independence

It is disappointing that I have had to miss the Olympiad, says Pranav

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A smart move to connect patients with their own doctors

The digital healthcare platform launched by batchmates from Madras Medical College is being used at Chess Olympiad

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Chess Olympiad: Oliwia makes it 8/8, Poland in medal contention

MAMALLAPURAM: D Gukesh is not the only player to have won 8 out of 8 games in the Chess Olympiad. It's happening in the women's section too with Poland's Oliwia Kiolbasa, also in her maiden over-the-board Olympiad, in the middle of an incredible winning run.

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: D Gukesh on a giant-killing spree

MAMALLAPURAM: Grandmaster D Gukesh is on a giant-killing spree. The 16-year-old youngster registered his 8th successive victory at the ongoing 44th Olympiad on Saturday as World No. 5 and 2018 World championship challenger Fabiano Caruana lost to him in 45 moves.

The Times of India

Gukesh stuns Caruana as India 2 roars

Chennai boy now World No. 20 in live ratings; India 1 battles to retain lead in women’s section

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Chess Olympiad a happy diversion for besieged Ukraine players

MAMALLAPURAM: If there’s a poll done at the 44th Chess Olympiad on which team is the crowd favourite, Ukraine will win it hands down. Being a part of the former Soviet bloc, they are a strong team, but the emotional connection with this team is about the war that Ukraine…

The Times of India

Chess: India’s teen talent shines as Chennai Olympiad breaks records

Armenia lead after seven of the 11 rounds while six teams are half a point behind. Magnus Carlsen has 5.5/6 but his Norwegian team mates have underperformed.

The Guardian - UK

Chess Olympiad: It's time for India vs India

With medal chances bright, hosts' first and third teams should look to go for the kill and avoid friendly draw

The Times of India

The rise and rise of chess players

Young stars can now afford to dream of making it big in chess, which was not the case earlier

The Hindu

Chess Olympiad: With eye on medal, soon-to-be-mom D Harika battles on

MAMALLAPURAM: D Harika has been the centre of a lot of attention at the ongoing 44th Olympiad here. Playing in the high-profile tournament despite being in an advanced stage of pregnancy, the 31-year-old Indian GM has shown great composure --- be it on the board or off it.

The Times of India

Indian teams eye glory as Chess Olympiad enters business end

MAMALLAPURAM: The Indian teams have been at the forefront in the 44th Chess Olympiad thus far with India 'A' at the top of the standings in the women's section and the 'B' team in third position in the Open event after six rounds.

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: Caruana commands USA to win over Iran

MAMALLAPURAM: Fabiano Caruana, World No. 5 and former World Championship Challenger, was having a torrid time against lower-rated players in the Chess Olympiad. But he helped the USA beat Iran - rivals in every sense - 2. 5-1. 5 as the other three games in their sixth-round match were drawn…

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Chess Olympiad: D Gukesh beats Alexei Shirov, is now India No. 3

MAMALLAPURAM: The limelight was on India 2 right from the start of the 44th Olympiad here. The young guns in the team are living up to the hype as they notched up their fifth successive win beating Spain 2.5-1.5 riding strong shows by D Gukesh and B Adhiban.

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh, Nihal star in India 2 win

MAMALLAPURAM: After being on top for the first three days of the 44th Olympiad, Indian teams faced their first hurdle on Monday. India 1, in the open category, drew their encounter against France 2-2. All four matches in that round ended in draws. P Harikrishna and Vidit Gujrathi drew with…

The Hindu

In Pictures | 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Chennai

On July 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared open the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad. Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Anurag Thakur, Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi and many others attended the inaugural function.

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: Vocaturo holds Carlsen; Mongolia women stun USA

Italian men, seeded 26th, stole the limelight on the third day of the Chess Olympiad on Sunday. They humbled third seeds Norway with 33-year-old Daniele Vocaturo (Elo 2616) holding world champion Magnus Carslen. It was the first-ever game between the players at this level.

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Chess Olympiad: Indian teams continue winning spree

While second-seeded India 'A' rode on wins from GMs P Harikrishna and Arjun Erigaisi for a 3-1 victory against Greece, India 'B' swept past Switzerland 4-0 and the third team got the better of Iceland 3-1.

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: Yannick Pelletier loses to Praggnanandhaa on time

MAMALLAPURAM: The Indian teams once again showed their mettle as all six teams registered wins in Round 3 of the 44th Olympiad on Sunday.

The Times of India

8-year-old girl from Palestine, the darling of Chess Olympiad

MAMALLAPURAM: Randa Seder, an eight-year girl from Palestine can’t be missed in the sea of participants at the ongoing Chess Olympiad. With photo requests from players and spectators the moment she arrived for her game on Saturday, Randa already feels like a celebrity. “Yes, I like it,” said Randa, the…

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: India in cruise mode

MAMALLAPURAM: It was business as usual for the Indian teams as all six of them won their respective clashes in Round 2 of the 44th Olympiad here on Saturday. Unlike the opening day where every Indian player won, Day 2 saw a few of them split points with their opponents.

The Times of India

Lot to learn from India how chess Olympiad is being organised: Hungary federation official

India's ability to put together an event of the magnitude of the Chess Olympiad in as little as four months has left a top official of the Hungary Chess Federation in awe.

The Times of India

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams off to winning starts

MAMALLAPURAM: Indian teams opened their campaigns with easy wins in the Open and women's sections of the 44th Chess Olympiad on Friday. All the six Indian teams (three in Open and three in women's event) won 4-0 over their first round opponents.

The Hindu

Smooth sailing for the Indian teams

Both the Indian teams have taken unassailable 3-0 leads over their respective opponents.

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