Chess, a game of strategy and intellect, boasts a rich history that spans centuries, with roots tracing back to ancient India.

( MENAFN - IANS) Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) The chess world may have been surprised by India's double triumph in the 45th Chess olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, but it was not much of a surprise for the man who started the chess revolution in India, five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand.

PM Modi asked about the team's remarkable journey and was curious about how their opponents reacted to such a stellar performance

The All India Chess Federation has announced prize money of 3.2 crores in total for the Indian Squad who captured the Chess Olympiad 2024 title.

Indian chess grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi believes that India's double gold at the Chess Olympiad will reshape perceptions of the sport. Both men's and women's teams secured gold for the first time, making history.

A new generation is taking over at the top of world chess. India captured the gold medals at the 188-team Olympiad in Budapest last Sunday with a dominating performance by Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, and Arjun Erigaisi,

During the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest in Budapest, India registered a historic dual triumph as both men's and women's teams won gold medals. After the conclusion of the tournament, Pakistani chess players were seen holding the Indian tricolor during a team photo session.

Overjoyed by India's remarkable dual triumph at the Chess Olympiad, five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand said that while this marks a promising beginning, there is still much work to be done for women's chess in the country.

India's women chess team, featuring Vantika Agrawal, Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali Rameshbabu, Divya Deshmukh, and Tania Sachdev, made history by clinching gold at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest. This landmark achievement is a testament to the team's dedication and resilience.

India won its first gold medal in the open section of the 2024 Chess Olympiad on Sunday. India won the title in the last round after China dropped points on two boards against the United States, while Arjun Erigaisi sealed the victory for the Indians.