Chess Olympiad: Savitha heroics bring medal; Arjun helps India bag Open silver
India secured a memorable double podium at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. Savitha Shri’s resilient 83-move draw sealed bronze for the women, while Arjun Erigaisi’s dramatic late victory helped the open team win silver on tiebreak. Uzbekistan took open gold and China won women’s gold. India also claimed the Gaprindashvili Cup for the best combined performance.
Chess came to the Baskar household not through Savitha, but her older brother Mugesh, whose potential was initially considered. Savitha's interest in chess came from watching her brother. As they both trained under Chennai-based coach RB Ramesh, a decision had to be made regarding their futures. The family could not support two chess careers, so Mugesh stepped back after eighth standard, while Savitha continued.
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