Vladimir Kramnik said: "It is absurd when FIDE forbids pens and disqualifies (players) for a sim card WITHOUT a phone but allow phones without a sim card."

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 are still the table leader with a two-point lead over the US in the open section at Chess Olympiad 2024, while the women’s team is second, one point behind Kazakhstan, with two more rounds to go.

Speaking to Chess24.com, Kramnik stated that he did not say that the phones were being used in the chess hall but their existence wasn't allowed

CHENNAI: Vantika Agrawal pulled a colony of rabbits from her hat to keep the women’s team withing handshaking distance of team gold at the ongoing Chess Olympiad in Budapest. Up against the US team, one of the front-runners behind the Indian side for a shot at gold,

Vladimir Kramnik said that he is not targeting the Indian team or ChessBase but phones ‘must not be allowed’ in the playing area.

India's women's chess team held the USA to a 2-2 draw, with Vantika Agrawal securing a crucial win. They must now win their final two rounds for gold medal hopes. The men's team is better positioned,

Vantika Agrawal delivered when it mattered most as she defeated Grandmaster Irina Krush, helping India secure a 2-2 draw against United States.

In Round 9 of the Chess Olympiad 2024, the Indian mens team drew 2-2 against Uzbekistan, while the womens team was held by the USA to a 2-2 tie. Both teams displayed resilience, with key performances by GM Gukesh,

After winning eight games consecutively, the Indian men had to settle for a draw in the ninth round of the Chess Olympiad in Budapest. The second-seeded India and defending champion Uzbekistan were involved in a fierce battle,

The draw ensures that India will head into the final two rounds of the Chess Olympiad with a slight advantage over the chasing pack — India have 17 points while the Uzbek team has 15.