R Praggnanandhaa wins his game against Dutch world-class player Anish Giri, ending Giri’s winning run, as India beats the Netherlands 3-1 at the 2026 Chess Olympiad. The match features a tense Ruy Lopez, with India taking the overall result despite mixed results in other boards.
The Indian men also benefit from other results: D Gukesh scores a win for India, while Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal draw their respective games. Times of India reports that India’s men are tied for the lead in the standings at this stage of the tournament.
In the women’s section, India loses narrowly to Poland 1.5-2.5. Vaishali is beaten by Aleksandra Maltsevskaya, and Poland’s win extends a broader pattern, with the report stating Poland have defeated India in three consecutive Olympiads. Other outlets emphasize the men’s turnaround and pivotal wins as the key storyline of the round, while the women’s result provides the contrasting context.
