In a thrilling showdown at the Chess Olympiad 2024 in Budapest, Hungary, India emerged victorious over arch-rival China in the seventh round of the open section. The match was a nail-biter, with the outcome hanging in the balance until the very end.
The turning point came when rising star GM D Gukesh faced off against World No. 8 Wei Yi. Gukesh, playing with the white pieces, maintained relentless pressure throughout the match, ultimately forcing Wei Yi into a crucial error, securing a decisive victory for India.
Meanwhile, in the women’s section, India continued their dominant run, comfortably overcoming the challenge posed by Georgia. While Harika Dronavalli and Divya Deshmukh secured solid draws, it was the decisive wins from Vantika Agrawal and R. Vaishali that sealed the victory for India.
India’s men’s team, currently sitting atop the leaderboard with 14 match points, will face off against Iran in the eighth round. The women’s team, with a commanding lead of 14 match points, will go head-to-head against Poland.
The Chess Olympiad 2024 continues to deliver a series of exciting matches, with India demonstrating their prowess on the chessboard, poised for a strong finish in both the men’s and women’s sections.
