D Gukesh (PTI file picture)
NEW ELHI: India made historical past on Sunday by securing its first-ever gold medal within the forty fifth Chess Olympiad with key victories coming from D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanadhaa within the closing spherical towards Slovenia in Budapest.
World Championship contender Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi performed essential roles in serving to India win its first title within the open class.
Going through Slovenia, Gukesh excelled within the technical part of the sport as black towards Vladimir Fedoseev.
The 18-year-old Grandmaster showcased an amazing strategic show regardless of the win being hard-fought.
Erigaisi additionally emerged victorious with black items on the third board towards Jan Subeli, using a stunning Centre Counter protection.
In the meantime, Praggnanadhaa delivered a dominant efficiency towards Anton Demchenko, securing a decisive 3-0 win for India over Slovenia with one recreation remaining.
World Championship contender Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi performed essential roles in serving to India win its first title within the open class.
Going through Slovenia, Gukesh excelled within the technical part of the sport as black towards Vladimir Fedoseev.
The 18-year-old Grandmaster showcased an amazing strategic show regardless of the win being hard-fought.
Erigaisi additionally emerged victorious with black items on the third board towards Jan Subeli, using a stunning Centre Counter protection.
In the meantime, Praggnanadhaa delivered a dominant efficiency towards Anton Demchenko, securing a decisive 3-0 win for India over Slovenia with one recreation remaining.
The Indian males’s staff completed the Olympiad with a powerful 21 factors out of a attainable 22. Their solely draw got here towards Uzbekistan, whereas they defeated all different opponents.
