September 16, 2024 1:46 PM

India shines in round 5 of 45th Chess Olympiad with wins against Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan

In a commanding performance at the 45th Chess Olympiad, India’s men’s and women’s teams emerged victorious in round five. The Indian men’s team secured a 3-1 victory over Azerbaijan in the open section, while the women’s team edged out Kazakhstan 2.5-1.5. In the open section, Grandmaster (GM) D. Gukesh delivered a convincing win against GM Aydin Suleymanli after his opponent lost a pawn and weakened his position. Gukesh, the World Championship Challenger, capitalized on his advantage ...