The Indians, irrespective of their seeding and ratings, will aim for a medal, a few members of the Indian teams for the 44th Chess Olympiad to be held at Mamallapuram from July 28 to August 10 told The Hindu here on Monday.
Speaking on the sidelines of a felicitation function, organised by Velammal Vidyalaya for the alumni and current players of Velammal Group of Schools who are part of the Chennai Olympiad, D. Gukesh, a key member of the Indian-B team, seeded 11th, said: “We will go for a medal. If we play well we might create a few upsets,” he said.
On the occasion, Velammal Vidyalaya gave away a cash prize of ₹30 lakh for the Indian squads and coaches who are part of the Olympiad.
