India's Chess Olympiad Defense: A Glimpse of Greatness in Samarkand The 45th Chess Olympiad, scheduled for later this month in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, promises to be a thrilling spectacle.
The reigning champions face stiff competition from powerhouse teams like Armenia, making their title defense an intriguing prospect.
India's squad features some of its brightest young stars: Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa R, Nihal Sarin, Gukesh Dommaraju, and Vidit Gujrathi.