GM D. Gukesh’s Chess Olympiad Success

• GM D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi led the Indian men’s team to a historic first place finish in the Chess Olympiad.
• The team’s celebrations at the prize distribution function, featuring a Messi-like walk by Tania Sachdev and Gukesh, reflected the team’s desire for the gold medals.
• Gukesh expressed regret for not winning gold in the Chennai Olympiad in 2022, despite coming close.
• He credited captain N. Srinath’s decision to put Arjun on board three instead of board one, despite his higher rated player.
• Srinath’s role in board order, press conferences, and team unity was emphasized.
• Gukesh expressed confidence in his team’s performance in the upcoming FIDE World championship against China’s Ding Liren.