International Master Vantika Agrawal secured a crucial win against Grandmaster Irina Krush, leading to a 2-2 draw between India and the United States in the 45th Chess Olympiad. The Indian men remain in the lead after drawing with Uzbekistan.

With Georgia likely to post a victory against overnight leader Kazakhstan, it seemed that the Indian eves were likely to regain the top position and become the firm favourites for the gold medal again.

Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh helped India win their first-ever gold medal in the Open Section of the Chess Olympiad on Saturday, September 21 in Budapest.

D Gukesh put it across Fabiano Caruana of United States to raise visions of a maiden gold medal for the Indian men in the 45th Chess Olympiad.

Team India registered wins in the 10th round of both open and women’s section of the Chess Olympiad 2024 on Saturday.

The ‘strongest Indian team at Olympiad’ is on the brink of winning gold medal in open section as well as with the women’s category

R. Praggnanandhaa was in a spot of bother against Javokhir Sindarov but the Indian defended well to secure a draw. Arjun Erigaisi gained an early advantage against Shamsiddin Vokhidov and had his chance in the final moves but couldn't press through.

India, on sole lead with 17 match points, remains in a commanding position for the gold in the Open section and will face USA in Round 10 on Saturday