The Indian chess teams are set to face their next challenges in the Chess Olympiad 2024. On Monday, the men’s team will be up against Hungary in round six of the open section. The women’s team, currently ranked number one, will take on Armenia in the sixth round.
Both teams are riding a wave of success after their impressive performances in round five. The men’s team defeated Azerbaijan 3-1, while the women’s team secured a 2.5-1.5 victory over Kazakhstan.
The upcoming matches are sure to be exciting. In the men’s section, the Indian team will be looking to continue their winning streak against Hungary. The pairings for the men’s round six are as follows:
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Board 1:
D. Gukesh vs Richard Rapport*
Board 2:
R. Praggnanandhaa vs Peter Leko*
Board 3:
Arjun Erigaisi vs Sanan Sjugirov*
Board 4:
Vidit Gujrathi vs Benjamin GleduraIn the women’s section, the Indian team will be aiming to solidify their position at the top of the standings. The pairings for the women’s round six are as follows:
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Board 1:
Harika Dronavalli vs Lilit Mkrtchian*
Board 2:
Vaishali Rameshbabu vs Mariam Mkrtchyan*
Board 3:
Divya Deshmukh vs Elina Danielian*
Board 4:
Tania Sachdev vs Anna M SargsyanFans can catch all the action live on the FIDE YouTube channel. There has not yet been any official announcement regarding the broadcasting of the Chess Olympiad 2024 in India.
Stay tuned for updates on the Indian teams’ performance in the upcoming rounds of the Chess Olympiad 2024.
