Chess Olympiad 2024: Gukesh Defeats Wei Yi as India Triumphs Over China; Vantika, Vaishali Lead Women's Team to Victory

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:47am on 19 Sep 2024,Thursday Sports

In Round 7 of the 2024 Chess Olympiad, Gukesh secured a crucial victory for India by defeating Wei Yi, China’s top player, in an 80-move marathon. This win sealed India’s triumph in the open section, with the other three games ending in draws. Meanwhile, in the women’s section, International Master Vantika Agrawal and Grandmaster Vaishali ensured India's victory over Georgia, propelling both Indian teams to the top with 14 match points. India's men's and women's teams remain undefeated, leading their respective categories in the tournament.

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