Chess Olympiad: Gukesh D Defeats Caruana As India Approaches First Gold Medal

Grandmaster D Gukesh defeated Fabiano Caruana of the US, boosting India’s hopes for their first gold medal in the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest. As he prepares for the upcoming World Championship in Singapore, Gukesh showcased remarkable composure against the top-seeded team, leveraging a Catalan opening to gain an advantage, ultimately forcing Caruana into a losing endgame.