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Saturday, Jul 12, 2025
Union Sports Minister Thakur inaugurated the opening round by making the first move on Vidit Gujrathi's board.
Players from 187 countries are registered for the Olympiad that will be held from July 28 to August 10.
Anand finished with 14.5 points behind world champion Magnus Carlsen (16.5) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan (15.5).
After defeating the Norwegian superstar in the Blitz event that preceded the Classical section, Anand claimed the victory in a thrilling Armageddon (sudden death game) after the regular match ended in a 40-move draw.
Last month, Anand had announced that he will be supporting Dvorkovich in the FIDE elections.
India will field four teams, two each in the Open and Women's sections.
The Indian hockey goalkeeper's wife Dr Aneeshya received the prize from former world chess champions Viswanathan Anand.
In Kochi to attend tonight's Manorama Sports Awards ceremony, the five-time world champion talks about the role of computers and AI in improving the quality of chess and his new role as chess commentator in an exclusive chat.
The 44th Chess Olympiad, which was supposed to take place in Moscow, was shifted out of Russia in the aftermath of its invasion of Ukraine.
The All India Chess Federation is eyeing a rich medal haul from its players at the Games, which are scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China, from September 10 to 25.
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