India displayed a stupendous performance at the ongoing International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad in Budapest to claim two gold medals in both men's and women's events on Sunday.

India had never finished on top at the Chess Olympiad before, and the double gold is unprecedented. Here is an introduction to the 10 champions who made the nation proud in Budapest

India's chess teams won double gold at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest. The open team featured Gukesh D, Praggnanandhaa R, and Arjun Erigaisi whil

On a larger scale, India’s Chess Olympiad history dates back to 1956 when the country participated for the very first time in the 12th Olympiad in Moscow. Players like Ramchandra Sapre and Bhalchandra Parashram Mhaiskar formed the roster in open section, as they ended up 27th.

India etched its name in the annals of chess history by securing unprecedented double gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad. Both the Indian men's and women's teams emerged victorious in their respective categories,

India made history at the Chess Olympiad on Sunday by defeating their respective opponents in the final round in Budapest to secure their first-ever maiden titles in a rare clean sweep of gold medals.

India has made history at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, with both its men’s and women’s teams winning their first-ever gold medals. This incredible achievement has ignited celebrations across the nation, reminiscent of the joyous moments following major cricket victories, and reflects the rising popularity of chess in India.

This victory marks India’s first-ever gold medal in the Chess Olympiad. India’s closest competitor, China, was unable to close the gap, solidifying India’s historic win. Just two years ago, India’s second team had claimed bronze at the Olympiad in Mamallapuram, near Chennai.

Viswanathan Anand lauded India’s double gold medal winning feat at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. The legendary Grand Master said it was a domination not seen before in the tournament’s history as India became the third country to do a double - winning both the men’s and women’s events - since 1972.

India's chess teams made history in Budapest on Sunday as they won gold in the open and women's categories at the 2024 Chess Olympiad. The open team of D. Gukesh, R. Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi and Harikrishna Pentala beat Slovenia in round 11 to upgrade their bronze from 2022.