India enters Samarkand as the defending champion in both the Open and Women sections.
Captain Srinath Narayanan said the board-four call for Gukesh was unanimous and linked to his recent results and indifferent form.
The placement may give Gukesh a chance to build confidence and score against lower-rated opponents before his World Championship match.
R Praggnanandhaa is set to lead the open team, while Koneru Humpy heads the women's section.
The squad preview also notes India as a top contender, with team selection, internal rivalries, and preparation privacy among the challenges described.
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The reporting broadly agrees that India is arriving as defending champion and that Gukesh has been placed on board four for the open team. It also consistently identifies Praggnanandhaa and Humpy as leading figures in the two squads.
The lineups and placement are reported as set, but the broader impact of the selection will only become clearer once the Olympiad begins. Details around match-by-match outcomes and how the board order performs remain to be seen.
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The neutral coverage presents the lineup decision as a practical choice shaped by recent form, not as a controversy. It notes that Gukesh’s board-four slot could help him gain confidence and game points against lower-rated opponents. The reports also place the selection inside India’s wider effort to defend both Olympiad titles in Samarkand. Across the pieces, the focus stays on roster details and tournament context rather than disagreement.
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The New Indian Express reports that world champion D Gukesh will play on board four for India in the open section at the upcoming Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. Captain Srinath Narayanan stated that this unanimous decision was due to Gukesh's recent results and indifferent form. The placement may allow Gukesh to gain confidence and game points against lower-rated opponents ahead of his World Championship match against Javokhir Sindarov. R Praggnanandhaa will lead the open team, while Koneru Humpy will head the women's section.
Hindustan Times reports that India is preparing to defend its titles at the Fide Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, entering as a top contender with star players such as D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi. Captain Srinath Narayanan discussed the challenges of team selection, internal rivalries, and maintaining privacy during preparation. Narayanan also noted that Gukesh has been more relaxed recently, pursuing hobbies as he approaches his final tournament before the World Championship in November.
The Times of India previews the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, noting that India enters as defending champions in both Open and Women sections. The report outlines the tournament schedule, the 11-round Swiss format, and team selection details, notably that world champion D Gukesh is placed on board four while R Praggnanandhaa leads Board 1. Furthermore, the article lists the full player lineups and captains for both Indian teams, alongside key international rivals.
Times Now reports on the upcoming 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, where Team India aims to defend their double championship titles from 2024. The article details India's second seeding in the Open section, team composition changes including Nihal Sarin replacing Pentala Harikrishna, and the return of Koneru Humpy to the top-seeded women's squad. It also outlines the tournament's 11-round Swiss format, match-scoring rules, daily schedules, and live-streaming details on FIDE's official YouTube channel.