Indian Chess Teams Secure Medals at 46th Olympiad in Samarkand

Indian Chess Teams Achieve Medal Success at 46th Olympiad

India’s Open and Women’s chess teams secured Silver and Bronze medals respectively at the 46th Chess Olympiad 2026, held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan from September 16 to 27, 2026. The achievements highlight the strength of Indian chess on the global stage, with both teams featuring some of the world’s top players.

Men’s Team Performance

The Indian Open team competed with a formidable lineup including Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin, D Gukesh, and Vidit Santosh Gujrathi. Their consistent performance throughout the tournament earned them the Silver medal, marking a significant milestone for Indian chess.

Women’s Team Triumph

The Indian Women’s team, comprising Grandmasters Koneru Humpy, R Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh, and International Masters Vantika Agrawal and B Savitha Shri, demonstrated exceptional teamwork and skill to claim the Bronze medal. Their success underscores the growing prowess of Indian women in competitive chess.

Tamil Nadu Representation

Four players hailing from Tamil Nadu State were part of the Olympic-winning squads: Grandmasters D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa in the men’s team, and Grandmaster R Vaishali along with International Master B Savitha Shri in the women’s team. The Tamil Nadu State Chess Association extended congratulations to all medalists, particularly celebrating the achievements of their home-state players.

• Event: 46th Chess Olympiad 2026
• Location: Samarkand, Uzbekistan
• Dates: September 16–27, 2026
• Men’s Team: Silver Medal
• Women’s Team: Bronze Medal
• Key Players: GM R Praggnanandhaa, GM Arjun Erigaisi, GM Nihal Sarin, GM D Gukesh, GM Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, GM Koneru Humpy, GM R Vaishali, GM Divya Deshmukh, IM Vantika Agrawal, IM B Savitha Shri

Source

This report is based on information published by Tamil Nadu State Chess Association (TNSCA).

Official source: https://tamilchess.com/indian-team-wins-silver-in-open-team-bronze-in-women-team-at-46th-olympiad-2026/