India's Chess Teams Prepare to Defend Titles at 46th Olympiad in Uzbekistan
India's chess teams prepare to defend their gold medals at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The men's team, led by world champion D Gukesh and standout R Praggnanandhaa, faces strong competition from hosts Uzbekistan and the United States. The women's team, featuring Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh, and R Vaishali, also aims to retain their title. Recent training camps and management changes, including the Ganges Grandmasters' unexpected Global Chess League victory, highlight the dynamic chess landscape ahead of the event.
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indianexpress broke this story on 14 Sept, 05:47 pm. Other outlets followed.