India’s chess teams secured both the open and women’s gold medals at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, after narrowly missing out in 2022. Legendary Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, while celebrating the victory, cautioned about the difficulty of defending the titles in future Olympiads, highlighting the evolving landscape of the game.
UEFA has decided not to host the 2027 Champions League final in Milan due to uncertainties surrounding the renovation of the San Siro stadium. The governing body will reopen the bidding process for a suitable venue, with a decision expected in the coming years. The 2026 final will be held in Budapest.
India achieved a historic double gold at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, with both the men’s and women’s teams claiming victory. The men’s team, led by D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi, secured their first-ever gold while the women’s team, propelled by Divya Deshmukh and Vantika Agrawal, wrote their own chapter in history. The triumph signifies a shift in chess power, with India and other Asian nations emerging as strong contenders.
Get ready for an exciting round of the Chess Olympiad 2024! We’ve got the board pairings for Round 10 and all the details on where to watch the live action. Join us for live updates from the SYMA Sports and Conference Centre in Budapest.
The Indian men’s and women’s chess teams will face the United States in round 10 of the Chess Olympiad 2024. The men’s team, seeded second, is looking to bounce back after a draw against Uzbekistan, while the women’s team, seeded first, will aim to maintain their strong performance. Find out how to watch the matches live.
Get ready for an exciting round 9 of the Chess Olympiad 2024! We’ve got the board pairings for both the men’s and women’s sections, as well as information on where you can watch the live action. Stay tuned for all the latest updates.
India’s chess team secured a resounding victory over arch-rival China in the seventh round of the open section at the Chess Olympiad 2024. The Indian men’s team also secured a win over Georgia in the women’s section, further solidifying their position at the top of the leaderboard.
India’s men and women chess teams continued their winning streak at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, securing impressive victories against Iceland and Czech Republic respectively on day two. The men’s team, seeded second, achieved a clean sweep against Iceland, while the top-seeded women’s team dominated Czech Republic. Notable performances include Gukesh’s opening win and Harika’s hard-fought victory.
The 45th Chess Olympiad is set to take place in Budapest, Hungary from September 10 to 23. This will be the first time since 1926 that the world’s biggest multi-national chess tournament returns to the Hungarian capital. India, the bronze medalist from the previous edition, enters the Open section as the second seed and will be looking to build on their success with a strong team led by D. Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R. Praggnanandhaa. The Olympiad will be played in a 11-round Swiss format with a total of 193 teams in the Open section and 181 in the Women’s section battling it out for a podium finish.
The 45th Chess Olympiad, the world’s largest multi-national chess tournament, will be held in Budapest, Hungary from September 10 to 23. This marks the first time since 1926 that the event has returned to the city. Over 190 teams from across the globe will compete in both the Open and Women’s sections, battling it out over 11 rounds in a Swiss format. The Soviet Union/Russia has dominated the Chess Olympiad historically, claiming a staggering 24 titles.
