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India's Men's Chess Team Defeats Thailand 3-1 at Olympiad
World champion D Gukesh led India to victory over Thailand with three Indian grandmasters securing wins, though a late collapse by Arjun Erigaisi prevented a clean sweep. The Indian women's team meanwhile delivered a dominant performance against Dominican Republic.
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India's men's chess team secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Thailand in their latest Olympiad encounter, demonstrating strong form across the board despite a late stumble. World champion D Gukesh, alongside Nihal Sarin and Vidit Gujrathi, delivered convincing performances to anchor the team's success on the day.
The trio's victories underscored India's depth in elite chess, with each player handling their respective opponents with clinical precision. However, the clean sweep slipped away as Arjun Erigaisi suffered a late collapse in his individual match, a setback that denied India a perfect result against the Thai contingent.
India's women's contingent proved equally formidable, delivering a shutout victory against Dominican Republic to extend the country's winning streak at the tournament. The dual success highlights India's consistent strength in competitive chess on the international stage, with both men and women demonstrating the calibre expected of the nation's elite players.
The victories position India favourably in the Olympiad standings as the tournament progresses, with the team looking to maintain momentum in subsequent rounds. The performances from Gukesh, Sarin, and Gujrathi will provide confidence as India pursues further strong results.