Chess Olympiad 2024 was held in Budapest and it was a stage for the global chess talent to rise and shine. This viral moment added yet another layer of emotion to the high-stakes encounter in Hungary.

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

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.

India's chess players triumphed at the 2024 FIDE Chess Olympiad, winning gold in both men's and women's events. Vidit Gujrathi, part of the victorious squad, described this achievement as the dawn of a golden era for Indian chess.

Team India made history by securing a double gold at the Chess Olympiad, triumphing over 190 countries and nearly 2,000 top players

Whether the gold medal won in dominant fashion by the men’s team is the greatest moment in Indian men’s chess is debatable. However, the women’s team has undoubtedly announced itself to the world by being crowned champions in Budapest.

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the Indian chess teams, who recently won gold medals at the Olympiad for the first time, to his residence. Modi discussed various topics including AI's role in chess.

The Chess Olympiad 2024 in Budapest saw an unexpected moment when Pakistani chess team members were seen posing with the Indian flag during a post-tournament photo session. The video quickly went viral,

This video is from the podcast DRS with Ash where Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin interviewed Vishwanathan.