Sun Sep 22 12:00:44 UTC 2024: ## India on the Brink of Historic Chess Olympiad Gold

**Budapest, Hungary:** India stands on the cusp of history at the Chess Olympiad 2024, with both the men’s and women’s teams in contention for gold medals. The final round pits the men’s team against Slovenia and the women’s team against Azerbaijan, with both matches taking place at the SYMA Sports and Conference Centre in Budapest on Sunday.

The men’s team, led by D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi, secured a crucial victory over the top-seeded USA in the 10th round, setting the stage for a potential gold medal win. Gukesh is currently in a commanding position against Vladimir Fedoseev, with engines predicting a +1.5 advantage.

The women’s team faces a tougher challenge against Azerbaijan, with India needing a win to clinch gold. Vantika Agrawal is facing a tricky position against Khanim Balajayeva, with the Indian player having 30 minutes less on the clock.

The Chess Olympiad 2024 is being live-streamed on the FIDE YouTube channel. The Indian team’s performance has generated immense excitement and anticipation, with fans hoping for a historic double gold medal triumph.

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