Chess Olympiad: India Have Crowns to Defend
India’s men and women enter as top contenders, with the women seeded first and the men seeded second in a 208-team open field.
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India Eyes Historic Double Gold Defence At Chess Olympiad
India's men's and women's chess teams are set to defend their respective Chess Olympiad titles, with strong lineups featuring world champion D Gukesh and in-form R Praggnanandhaa for the men, and Koneru Humpy leading the top-seeded women's squad.
Indian grandmasters are all set to make a double splash at the prestigious Chess Olympiad once again. The men's and women's teams, which created history by winning gold in Budapest two years ago, are entering the tournament as the defending champions as favourites in the latest edition, which begins on Wednesday.
Chess Olympiad 2026 Preview: All Eyes on India's Double Defence in Samarkand - Sports News Portal
The 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad begins in Samarkand on Wednesday with India chasing a rare double defence. The Indian men and women’s teams head into the tournament as reigning champions after their triumphs in Budapest in 2024. The tournament has also set a new participation record. A total of 208 teams will compete in [...] The post Chess Olympiad 2026 Preview: All Eyes on India’s Double Defence in Samarkand appeared first on Sports News Portal
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