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India Claims Silver and Bronze at 46th Chess Olympiad
Open Section: Uzbekistan Takes Gold, India Finishes Second
At the 46th Chess Olympiad, the Uzbekistan team emerged victorious in the open section, finishing with a commanding score. India’s open team claimed the silver medal, matching Germany on points but prevailing on tie-break. The Indian squad, featuring Grandmasters Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and Nihal Sarin, accumulated 18 points from 22 possible across 10 rounds.
Women’s Section: China Wins Gold, India Secures Bronze
In the women’s competition, China captured the gold medal, while Kazakhstan finished as runners-up. India’s women’s team earned the bronze medal, also scoring 18 out of 22 points over 10 rounds. The team comprised Koneru Humpy, B Savitha Shri, Vantika Agrawal, and Divya Deshmukh.
Indian Team Performances
Both Indian teams delivered consistent performances throughout the 10-round event. The open team’s 18/22 score placed them in a tie for second, with tie-break rules awarding them the silver. The women’s team matched that total, securing third place behind China and Kazakhstan.
Key Indian Players
- Praggnanandhaa
- Gukesh
- Arjun Erigaisi
- Nihal Sarin
- Koneru Humpy
- B Savitha Shri
- Vantika Agrawal
- Divya Deshmukh
Final Standings Summary
| Section | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Uzbekistan | India | Germany |
| Women | China | Kazakhstan | India |
India’s Scores
| Team | Score | Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| India Open | 18/22 | 10 |
| India Women | 18/22 | 10 |
Source
This report is based on information published by The Bridge — Chess.
Official source: https://thebridge.in/chess/india-men-women-olympiad-silver-bronze-46th-57844