India’s men’s team beats Thailand 3-1 in the Chess Olympiad, while the women’s team defeats the Dominican Republic 4-0. For the men, world champion D Gukesh, along with Nihal Sarin and Vidit Gujrathi, records decisive wins.
India is not swept in the men’s event. One board result goes against the team after Arjun Erigaisi is reported to falter late, preventing a 4-0 finish. Despite this, India maintains the lead overall and secures the match with three wins.
In the women’s event, India wins every game against the Dominican Republic, with NDTV and India Today both describing a whitewash. The sources agree on the final scores—3-1 for the men and 4-0 for the women—while emphasizing strong individual performances from several top players in India’s lineup.
