What went into Indias historic double gold at Budapest Chess Olympiad?

Published: Sept. 25, 2024, 10:29 a.m.

India has made chess history winning both the team golds at the Budapest Olympiad, which saw participation from a staggering 193 teams in the Open section and 181 women\u2019s teams. In the Open section, the Indian men\u2019s team of D Gukesh, R Praggnanandha, Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi and P Harikrishna were so dominant they finished a good four points clear of the second-placed USA.\nThe Indian women\u2019s route to the team gold was much tighter. They had to win their match on the final day, which they did.\nWhat does the double triumph mean for Indian chess? What went into this historic achievement? And how can India build on this success?\n\nGuest: Rakesh Rao, former Deputy Editor with The Hindu\u2019s Sports Bureau.\nHost: G. Sampath, Social Affairs Editor, The Hindu.\nEdited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian.