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Indian Chess Teams Dominate: Men Defeat England, Women Crush Germany at Olympiad
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News18•23-09-2026, 21:45
Indian Chess Teams Dominate: Men Defeat England, Women Crush Germany at Olympiad
- •The Indian men's team secured a victory against England in the seventh round of the 46th Chess Olympiad.
- •R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh delivered key wins for the Indian men's team, with Gukesh maintaining his undefeated streak.
- •The Indian women's team decisively defeated Germany with a 3.5-0.5 score.
- •Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh contributed to the women's victory, while Savitha Shri achieved her fifth win in as many games.
- •Praggnanandhaa showcased tactical brilliance, outsmarting his opponent with a queenside attack, and Gukesh executed a strong kingside attack.
Key Questions Answered
In the seventh round of the 46th Chess Olympiad, the Indian men's team defeated England, while the women's team secured a dominant victory over Germany.
On the top board, R Praggnanandhaa defeated Nikita Vituigov with a clinical performance, and world champion D Gukesh won his game on the fourth board.
Koneru Humpy won quickly on board one, Divya Deshmukh triumphed on board three, and Savitha Shri secured her fifth consecutive win to seal a 3.5-0.5 victory, overcoming a draw on board two by Vaishali.
