While both Gukesh and Erigaisi won an individual gold for their best performances on board one and three respectively, one player who missed out on personal glory by a whisker was Vidit Gujrathi who scored 7.5 points from his 10 games but could only finish fourth in performance rating on board four.

Gukesh, 18, played a pivotal role in India's historic victory as the men's team defeated Slovenia 3.5-0.5 in the final round to claim their first Olympiad gold. The Indian women's team also secured gold, marking a historic double for the country.

Indian chess grandmaster Gukesh D revealed that he was ready to give his all to ensure India bagged the gold medal in the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, and his determination paid off as India claimed their historic maiden title.

World Championship challenger D Gukesh expressed his delight as India's men’s chess team secured their maiden gold medal at the Chess Olympiad. After several close encounters in past editions, the Indian team,

D Gukesh, an 18-year-old World Championship challenger, played a crucial role in India's first-ever gold medal win at the Chess Olympiad. Both men's a

While both Gukesh and Erigaisi won an individual gold for their best performances on board one and three respectively, one player who missed out on personal glory by a whisker was Vidit Gujrathi who scored 7.5 points from his 10 games but could only finish fourth in performance rating on board four.