NEW DELHI: The Indian men’s and women’s teams began their campaigns at the 45th Chess Olympiad with decisive victories. The Indian men’s team secured a 4-0 win against Morocco, while the women’s team achieved a 3.5-0.5 victory over Jamaica.
In the men’s event, D Gukesh did not play in the opening round. R Praggnanandhaa led the team and defeated Morocco’s Tissir Mohamed in a Sicilian Defense game. Praggnanandhaa delivered India’s first win. Vidit Gujrathi, Arjun Erigaisi, and P Harikrishna also won their games, ensuring a perfect score for the team.
