Olympiad: Erigaisi picks first win of tournament; India's winning juggernaut rolls on
Arjun Erigaisi bounced back from a difficult start to the Chess Olympiad with a convincing victory over Maksim Chigaev, helping defending champions India beat Spain 3-1 in Round 4. Gukesh continued his impressive run, while Praggnanandhaa and Nihal Sarin drew. India’s women also remained unbeaten, beating Mongolia 3-1 as both Indian teams maintained their winning momentum in Samarkand.
In the 46th edition of the Chess Olympiad, India began with a successful start, knocking out Spain 3-1. Arjun Erigaisi, India's No. 2 player, secured his first win of the tournament on Saturday, helping India to maintain their winning streak. Erigaisi, who had to rush from Bengaluru's Global Chess League to Samarkand, played against Maksim Chigaev.
After losing the opening game, Erigaisi's controlled and attacking performance led to his victory. The win was particularly significant for India, as it marked an adjustment period for the player following a grueling season.
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