A new generation is taking over at the top of world chess. India captured the gold medals at the 188-team Olympiad in Budapest last Sunday with a dominating performance by Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, and Arjun Erigaisi,

India's chess teams made history in Budapest on Sunday as they won gold in the open and women's categories at the 2024 Chess Olympiad. The open team of D. Gukesh, R. Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi and Harikrishna Pentala beat Slovenia in round 11 to upgrade their bronze from 2022.

From prodigies like Gukesh D and Praggnanandhaa to seasoned talents like Vidit Gujrathi, Divya Dekhmukh, Vaishali, meet the stars behind India's double-gold victory at the 2024 Chess Olympiad.

In a historic moment for Indian chess, the nation has achieved double gold at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. GM's Gukesh Dommaraju, Arjun Erigaisi and Pragganandhaa Rameshbabu all won as Indian men wrapped up victory with a statement 3.

With new season of Indian Super League underway, the sporting action in September continues in full speed, which you can check out in our 2024 sporting calendar. Chess: The 2024 Chess Olympiad is underway in Budapest.

Speaking to India Today, legendary Viswanathan Anand said he was lost for words to contextualise India's dominance in the men's section in Budapest. India won the gold medal with 21 points, four more than their nearest rivals.

India's men’s and women’s chess teams made history by winning their first-ever gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest on September 22. The men beat Slovenia, while the women triumphed over Azerbaijan.