Chess Olympiad: Both Indian teams on top

In the 45th Chess Olympiad held in Hungary, both the Indian teams are on top of the table with victory in the fifth round. In the open section, India defeated Azerbaijan 3-1. D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi won their respective matches. Whereas, Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrati drew their matches. In the women’s category, India won 2.5-1.5 over Kazakhstan. R. Vaishali and Vantika Agrawal won their matches. Divya Deshmukh held Balabayeva to a draw. Whereas, Harika Dronavalli had to face defeat from Bibisara. In the sixth round in the open section, the Indian team will play against host Hungary.

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