Arjun Erigaisi has put India on the brink of winning a historic maiden gold in the Open section of the 45th Chess Olympiad with a victory over USA's Leinier Dominguez Perez in the final match of the 10th round, with only a mathematical chance for China keeping the contest alive.
India, who beat USA 2.5-1.5, now lead with 19 points, followed by China (17 points) and Slovenia (16 points).