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INTERVIEW: 'On the outside I look calm, but inside, I want to win all the time' - Arjun Erigaisi

Indian chess scripted not just one but two 'famous five' stories over 14 days in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, where young teams of men and women went on to win historic maiden gold medals for the country at the 45th Chess Olympiad.

The Times of India · Sep 26, 2024

"Our chest is filled with pride": Amitabh Bachchan lauds chess players

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan congratulated Team India for their historic double gold medal at the recently concluded Chess Olympiad. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 24, 2024

Chess Olympiad: The Viswanathan Anand effect that's shaping a 'golden generation'

NEW DELHI: "If you had to roll the dice, these are pretty good teams to roll them with." Viswanathan Anand was highly confident that India will emerge from the Chess Olympiad this time, "smelling" gold.

The Times of India · Sep 23, 2024

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Mom's everyday tips were a must for golden boy D Gukesh

CHENNAI: It would not be an exaggeration to say that Grandmaster D Gukesh's mother Padma is his chief mentor and an 'unofficial' member of his support crew.

The Times of India · Sep 23, 2024

Chess Olympiad: India's chess might is at root of 64 squares

Gukesh, Arjun lead India's unprecedented domination, healing wounds of the past as mentor Vishy Anand gets perfect gift

The Times of India · Sep 23, 2024

Watch: Team India celebrates historic Chess Olympiad double gold in style, fans draw parallels with Rohit Sharma's 'walk' at T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: India has made history at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, with both its men's and women's teams winning their first-ever gold medals.

The Times of India · Sep 23, 2024

'We were in celebration mode since yesterday': D Gukesh after India win Chess Olympiad gold

The youngest world championship challenger, D Gukesh, delivered an astounding performance to spearhead India's historic triumph at the Chess Olympiad on a momentous Sunday.

The Times of India · Sep 23, 2024

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India script history with maiden Chess Olympiad title

NEW ELHI: India made history on Sunday by securing its first-ever gold medal in the 45th Chess Olympiad with key victories coming from D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanadhaa in the final round against Slovenia in Budapest.

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2024

India script history with maiden men and women Chess Olympiad titles

NEW DELHI: India made history on Sunday as both its men’s and women’s teams secured their first-ever gold medals in the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest.

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2024

Chess Olympiad 2024: India beats USA, close to open category Gold

The men's Chess Team continued their solid show, moving closer to country's first medal in at the International Chess Federation Chess Olympiad at Budapest on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 22, 2024

Chess Olympiad: Gold all but assured after India men beat top seeds USA; women also in the running for golden finish

India have all but won their first-ever Chess Olympiad men’s team gold medal with a round to spare. The official coronation — barring huge misfortune or improbable results — is on Sunday. The 11th and last round will be played in Budapest, Hungary, from 2.30pm IST.

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2024

India virtually seal historic gold at Chess Olympiad in Open section

Arjun Erigaisi has put India on the brink of winning a historic maiden gold in the Open section of the 45th Chess Olympiad with a victory over USA's Leinier Dominguez Perez in the final match of the 10th round, with only a mathematical chance for China keeping the contest alive.

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2024

Chess Olympiad: India men outclass Iran; women get wakeup call

Indian men's team took a giant step toward Chess Olympiad gold on Thursday. But the same cannot be said of the women's team.

The Times of India · Sep 20, 2024

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh, master of the mind game

Indian's win over Wei Yi stumps China, gives challenger headstart against Ding Liren ahead of world title match

The Times of India · Sep 20, 2024

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The Times of India · Sep 20, 2024

Chess Olympiad: Indian men's team takes another step towards gold

India's dominance at the 45th Chess Olympiad continued with another win on Thursday, as the team from Iran found the Indian quartet too hot to handle and succumbled to a one-sided defeat in the Open section.

The Times of India · Sep 19, 2024

In Ding decision, larger picture considered

China always likes to be a spoilsport. And they have a cold logic to defend their decision. Chess fans were looking forward to the game between D Gukesh and Ding Liren on the top board in the seventh round on Wednesday ahead of their World Championship clash starting in Singapore…

The Times of India · Sep 19, 2024

Chess Olympiad: India's men and women teams continue winning run to stay on top

D Gukesh, the World Championship Final challenger in waiting, delivered an outstanding performance despite facing time pressure, securing the only victory as India triumphed over China, the third-seeded team, in the seventh round of the Open section at the 45th Chess Olympiad on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Sep 18, 2024

Chess Olympiad: India's pole position has tinge of conviction to it

Sole leaders after 6 of 11 rounds, Gukesh and Co. play China today

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The Times of India · Sep 16, 2024

Chess Olympiad: Defending champion Ding Liren tells why challenger D Gukesh is favourite

NEW DELHI: Although he has "dropped a lot" in the past year, defending champion Ding Liren concedes that his Indian opponent D Gukesh is the clear favorite to win their much-awaited global chess title match in November.

The Times of India · Sep 16, 2024

Chess Olympiad: India's men and women teams register wins to remain in joint lead

D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaise, the two in-form stars in the World Championship challenger, led the Indian men to a 3-1 victory against Azerbaijan in the 45th Chess Olympiad's fifth round. Gukesh and Arjun quickly defeated Aydin Sulemanli and Rauf Mamedov respectively with their white pieces, showcasing their exceptional form.

The Times of India · Sep 12, 2024

Chess Olympiad: India move for the kill with Arjun at No. 3

Azerbaijan field their elite player Mamedyarov on the 4th board

The Times of India · Sep 11, 2024

EXPLAINED: Why Viswanathan Anand is missing from India's Chess Olympiad squad for second time in a row

Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand isn't part of India's 2024 Chess Olympiad squad like in the last edition of the prestigious biennial FIDE tournament, but the Indian men's team may not feel his absence as much this time, considering how the likes of R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, Vidit Gujrathi…

The Times of India · Sep 11, 2024

We can definitely go for gold this time: Viswanathan Anand

Anand feels depth of the Indian team makes them one of the best in Olympiad

The Times of India · Sep 10, 2024

India's chess Olympiad team faces tricky task

India's Olympiad team captain N Srinath will have to make a tricky decision about the board order when he meets the players ahead of the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, this week.

The Times of India · Jul 13, 2024

Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa to headline Indian team in 45th Chess Olympiad

NEW DELHI: D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa, two prominent Indian chess prodigies, are set to participate in the forthcoming Chess Olympiad, which will take place in Budapest, Hungary, this September.

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