India’s Unstoppable Run at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024: A Perfect Performance So Far!

India’s chess teams are delivering exceptional performances at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024, solidifying their place as top contenders. Both the men’s and women’s teams continue to impress with perfect scores going into the rest day after six rounds of thrilling matches.

Open Section: Arjun Erigaisi Leads India to Victory

In the Open section, GM Arjun Erigaisi has been a true standout, winning all six of his games. His latest victory over GM Sanan Sjugirov led India to a 3-1 triumph over Hungary, keeping India on top. Arjun’s live rating has surged to 2791.3, putting him on the brink of breaking into the elite 2800 club.

While GM R Praggnanandhaa faced some pressure but managed a draw against GM Peter Leko, the rest of the team, including GM Vidit Gujrathi and GM Gukesh, performed with confidence. India’s next big challenge? A much-anticipated showdown against China in round seven, which promises to be a nail-biting encounter featuring Ding Liren vs. GM Gukesh Dommaraju.

Women’s Section: India Dominates with Divya Deshmukh’s Critical Win

In the Women’s section, IM Divya Deshmukh clinched the decisive victory in a 2.5-1.5 win over Armenia, pushing India to the sole lead after six rounds. With GM Harika Dronavalli and IM Tania Sachdev both coming close but unable to secure wins, Divya’s victory was vital for India’s success. India is now ahead of Georgia and Poland, who are tied for second place.

The Indian women’s team is the only squad to have won all their matches, leaving rivals like China struggling to keep up after back-to-back losses.

Key Highlights:

• GM Arjun Erigaisi maintains a perfect 6/6 score, with a live rating approaching the 2800 mark.
• India’s men’s team defeated Hungary 3-1, setting up a thrilling Round 7 clash against China.
• IM Divya Deshmukh’s critical win against Armenia helped the Indian women’s team secure the sole lead.
• China’s women’s team has dropped two consecutive matches, likely putting them out of gold medal contention.

With both teams leading their respective sections, India’s run at the 2024 FIDE Chess Olympiad could potentially be historic. Stay tuned as the competition intensifies!

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