India is on the verge of winning its first-ever gold medal at the Chess Olympiad. On September 21, Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh defeated Fabiano Caruana in a crucial match from the USA. This win has placed India at the top of the Open Section standings in the 45th Chess Olympiad, held in Budapest.
India now leads with 17 points, ahead of China, USA, and Uzbekistan, all of which have 15 points each. India is in a strong position to secure its first gold medal in this event.
Key Victories for India at Chess Olympiad 2024
Along with Gukesh’s victory, India’s Arjun Erigaisi won against Leinier Dominguez Perez, while Vidit Gujrathi drew with Levon Aronian. However, R Praggnanandhaa lost to Wesley So from the USA.
In an earlier match on September 20, India achieved a big 3.5-0.5 win over Iran. Gukesh and Arjun helped secure victory by beating their Iranian opponents, while Praggnanandhaa drew, and Vidit also won his game.
| Player | Opponent | Result |
| D Gukesh | Fabiano Caruana (USA) | Win |
| Arjun Erigaisi | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Win |
| Praggnanandhaa | Wesley So (USA) | Loss |
| Vidit Gujrathi | Levon Aronian (USA) | Draw |
Reasons Behind India’s Success
India’s rise in the Chess Olympiad can be credited to the strong performances by its young grandmasters. Gukesh, Arjun, and Praggnanandhaa have consistently shown their talent, defeating top-seeded players from other countries.
Global Impact of India’s Success in Chess
India’s achievements in chess are being noticed worldwide. The country’s rise in the chess world shows how younger players can compete with the best in the world. This success could encourage more young people to take up chess in India and other nations.
INDIA DOMINATE AND WIN OLYMPIAD GOLD 🇮🇳🥇
— Chess.com (@chesscom) September 21, 2024
Their star-studded lineup was simply too strong for the world as @DGukesh @ArjunErigaisi @viditchess @rpraggnachess and @HariChess clinched India's first-ever open gold! 🙌 #ChessOlympiad pic.twitter.com/0B7s8hukgm
India’s Motivation for Gold
India’s strong motivation to win gold comes from its desire to prove its growing strength in chess. With players like Gukesh and Arjun reaching high rankings, India aims to establish itself as one of the top chess-playing countries globally.
India Wins Gold at Chess Olympiad 2024 – Key Events
- Gukesh’s win over Caruana has put India on the path to gold.
- India leads the standings with 17 points, ahead of China, USA, and Uzbekistan.
- Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Gujrathi also contributed to India’s success.
- India’s young chess players are key to this historic moment.
Grandmaster D Gukesh helped India secure the top spot with his win over Fabiano Caruana.
India has 17 points in the Open Section, leading the competition.
India defeated Iran 3.5-0.5 on September 20.
Gukesh won against Caruana, helping India in their quest for gold.
It brings India closer to winning its first-ever gold medal at the Chess Olympiad.
India Wins Historic Gold at Chess Olympiad 2024
