 "Chess Olympiad 2024: 'Superbly dominant performance', Netizens hail Indian team after winning historic double gold")
The India Open and Women’s teams emerged victorious at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Sunday as both the teams clinched historic gold medals to cap off a memorable tournament. While the Open team defeated Slovenia 3.5-0.5, the women’s team got the better of Azerbaijan with the same score.
D Gukesh, R Praggnandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi all romped to victories over their Slovenian counterparts to seal the medal for the open’s team with a 3-0 victory. The last game was just a mere formality with Vidit Gujrathi playing out a draw with Matej Sebenik.
In the women’s category, D Harika, Divya Deshmukh and Vantika Agrawal clinched wins whereas R Vaishali drew with Ulviyya Fataliyeva. The gold medal for the women’s team was confirmed after Kazakhstan were held to a 2-2 draw in their final round game against USA. Both India and Kazakhstan had 17 points each heading into the final round.
Fans and well-wishers congratulated the Indian teams on winning gold at the Chess Olympiad. Legendary chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand hailed both the teams on their stellar campaign. Here are a few reactions:
Viswanathan Anand lauds Indian team’s performances
Congrats to Team India for winning the last round as well! Sensational @DGukesh and @ArjunErigaisi, but also congrats to @viditchess on an impressive result. Great captaincy by @srinathchess.@FIDE_chess https://t.co/RYQsUT4zYw
— Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) September 22, 2024
Congrats to India's Women's team. Great result by the whole team and captain @chessgmkunte. and a special mention to @DivyaDeshmukh05 and to @vantikachess for her performance.@FIDE_chess https://t.co/k8ZUCP1YdH
— Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) September 22, 2024
22nd September, 2024 is a red letter day for Indian Chess - this is one of the biggest moments in Indian Chess History. Team India wins Double Gold medals in the Chess Olympiad 2024! The Indian Open and Women's Team both secured Team Gold medals, with many more Individual Board… pic.twitter.com/Q6KrvIjKus
— ChessBase India (@ChessbaseIndia) September 22, 2024
India has won the 45th Chess Olympiad after a superbly dominant performance. pic.twitter.com/GK69vLoaiB
— Olimpiu Di Luppi (@olimpiuurcan) September 22, 2024
And Team India checkmates history by bringing home GOLD for the first time in 97 years of the game!
— Nitin Narang (@narangnitin) September 22, 2024
Heartiest congratulations to our unstoppable Grandmasters @DGukesh, @rpraggnachess, @ArjunErigaisi, @viditchess, and @HariChess on winning GOLD🥇at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad!… pic.twitter.com/FNOtQ9LCCs
Congratulations Team India pic.twitter.com/SdZm69g20E
— All India Chess Federation (@aicfchess) September 22, 2024
It’s OFFICIAL now.
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) September 22, 2024
The Crown now belongs to India.
The Crown comes home to the birthplace of Chaturanga—and Chess..
I.4 billion Indians salute this Team of 5
🇮🇳🇮🇳👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/Mn1BYYDGpT
Sports Minister congratulates India
GOLDEN ERA FOR INDIAN CHESS 🇮🇳
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) September 22, 2024
India makes history with the first ever GOLD at 2024 Chess Olympiad
Congratulations to our Women's team, @DivyaDeshmukh05, @HarikaDronavali, @chessvaishali, @vantikachess, @TaniaSachdev
India's Chess Excellence shines globally! pic.twitter.com/3SQY52841P
Dinesh Karthik also lauded India’s chess stars
India creates History at Chess Olympiad, Can’t be happier for this awesome bunch 🥇 🇮🇳 #ChessOlympiad2024 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/QCdj0PBXId
— DK (@DineshKarthik) September 22, 2024
‘Incredible performance’, says Harsha Bhogle
India creates History at Chess Olympiad, Can’t be happier for this awesome bunch 🥇 🇮🇳 #ChessOlympiad2024 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/QCdj0PBXId
— DK (@DineshKarthik) September 22, 2024
Vidit Gujrathi is overjoyed!
We are the Chess Olympic Champions!!! 🥇🥇🥇 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
— Vidit Gujrathi (@viditchess) September 22, 2024
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