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Nihal Sarin joins Arjun, Raunak in second spot

Robson in the lead

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2022

R.B. Ramesh — The man who guided India to two Olympiad medals

India 2 coach says Indian chess shouldn’t lose momentum after historic show

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2022

Gukesh’s show at Chess Olympiad was just breathless: Viswanathan Anand

CHENNAI: India not only hosted what’s arguably one of the best editions of the chess Olympiad --- which concluded on Sunday --- but also delivered its strongest-ever show in the competition by winning two bronze medals. The high point of the tournament from India’s point of view was young gun…

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2022

Chess Olympiad: D Gukesh on a giant-killing spree

MAMALLAPURAM: Grandmaster D Gukesh is on a giant-killing spree. The 16-year-old youngster registered his 8th successive victory at the ongoing 44th Olympiad on Saturday as World No. 5 and 2018 World championship challenger Fabiano Caruana lost to him in 45 moves.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2022

Chennai Chess Olympiad | Gukesh, Nihal, Tania and Vantika thrive

India 1 held by France; India 3 loses to Georgia in the women’s section

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2022

Chess Olympiad: India in cruise mode

MAMALLAPURAM: It was business as usual for the Indian teams as all six of them won their respective clashes in Round 2 of the 44th Olympiad here on Saturday. Unlike the opening day where every Indian player won, Day 2 saw a few of them split points with their opponents.

The Times of India · Jul 30, 2022

All eyes on India ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad

MAMALLAPURAM: Chess Olympiad fever peaks here with Indian teams appearing primed for glory in the 44th edition of the prestigious event that starts from Thursday.

The Times of India · Jul 27, 2022

India 'B' team capable of podium finish in Chess Olympiad: Coach Ramesh

CHENNAI: The youthful India 'B' team can finish on the podium in the Open section of the 44th Chess Olympiad if the players perform to their potential, the side's coach Grandmaster RB Ramesh said.

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2022

Chess Olympiad: All eyes will be on Arjun, Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, Nihal & Raunak as India’s next-gen faces first big test

CHENNAI: If one glances through the latest FIDE top-10 junior rankings, three from India feature in them. Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi is in No. 2 spot behind Alireza Firouzja, while D Gukesh and Nihal Sarin are in the 6th and 10th spot respectively.

The Times of India · Jul 25, 2022

Super GM at a sweet 16

Gukesh has been on a winning spree, capturing four tournament titles this year and reaching No 32 in the world chess rankings based on live ELO ratings.

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022