The spectacular victory meant that the Indian women's team stayed on top of the standings and just like their male compatriots, are in touching distance of a gold medal at FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024 in

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.

India's teams are performing exceptionally at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest, with the men's team maintaining a perfect score and the women'

The win means India are in sole lead with 19 points after 10 rounds and with just one more round to go, almost assured of their first-ever Olympiad gold

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

The Indian men's team are top of the standings, and the women's second, with two rounds to go. What are their chances?

Indian men's team are currently favorites to win gold in the open section after continuing their unbeaten streak in round 8

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

Uzbekistan became the first team to halt India's winning run at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in open section as both scored two points each with four draws in their round 9 match. Meanwhile, Vantika Agrawal scored a crucial win for India women as they drew their match against the USA to stay in contention for the gold medal.