Strong Start at 45th Chess Olympiad

The 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest has seen strong performances from both the Indian and Bangladesh teams. India's men and women continued their winning streaks, with notable victories over Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, respectively. Key players like Arjun Erigaisi and Gukesh D shone in the men's section, while Vaishali R and Vantika Agarwal led the women's victories. Similarly, Bangladesh's teams secured wins in early rounds, with the men's team defeating Cyprus and Lesotho, while the women's team triumphed over Barbados and Saint Lucia. The Olympiad features 1884 participants and is marked by fierce competition among 197 teams in the Open section and 183 in the Women's section. The event's torch relay started in India and traveled through 11 countries before arriving in Budapest.