Sun Sep 22 12:52:00 UTC 2024: ## India on the Verge of Chess Olympiad Gold as Both Men’s and Women’s Teams Lead

Budapest, Hungary – The Indian chess teams are on the brink of history as both the men’s and women’s squads are currently leading their respective categories in the 45th Chess Olympiad. With just one round remaining, a victory in Round 11 would secure gold for both teams.

The Indian men’s team, led by the impressive young talents of D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa, defeated the USA in Round 10, taking a commanding two-point lead over second-placed China. They face Slovenia in the final round, and even a loss would likely be enough for gold, barring a massive upset by China against the USA.

The women’s team, featuring stars like Harika Dronavalli and Vaishali R, share the lead with Kazakhstan on 17 points. A win against Azerbaijan in the final round will guarantee them gold.

Highlighting the exciting final round, Indian prodigy Arjun Erigaisi secured a crucial victory over Jan Subelj, moving India closer to gold. Gukesh is also in a strong position against Vladimir Fedoseev, putting India in an advantageous position overall.

The Indian teams are aiming to win their first outright gold medals in the Chess Olympiad, having previously won a shared gold in the virtual 2020 event and bronze medals in 2014 and 2022. With the final round set to be a nail-biter, fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the outcome.

Stay tuned for live updates on the Chess Olympiad website and social media for all the latest developments as the Indian teams fight for glory in Budapest.

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