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TOI Sports Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

India virtually seal historic gold at Chess Olympiad in Open section

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).

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