How can India win gold medal in women’s section at Chess Olympiad 2024 in final round: Explained

Here is what India should do in the final round of Chess Olympiad 2024 to secure a historic women’s section gold medal in the tournament. 

Published : Sep 22, 2024 02:16 IST , CHENNAI - 2 MINS READ

India’s Divya Deshmukh (R) and R. Vaishali (L) in action.
India’s Divya Deshmukh (R) and R. Vaishali (L) in action. | Photo Credit: FIDE/Michał Walusza
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India’s Divya Deshmukh (R) and R. Vaishali (L) in action. | Photo Credit: FIDE/Michał Walusza

India enters the final round of the 2024 Chess Olympiad with a strong chance to clinch the gold medal in the women’s section. Divya Deshmukh played a crucial role in keeping the team in contention, delivering a decisive victory on the third board against Ni Shiqun in the 10th round at the SYMA Sports and Conference Centre in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday. This marked Divya’s seventh win of the tournament, ensuring India remains in the hunt for the top prize.

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Meanwhile, Harika Dronavalli, Vantika Agrawal, and R. Vaishali held their respective opponents to draws, keeping India level with Kazakhstan at 17 points each. In the final round, India will face Azerbaijan, while Kazakhstan will take on third-placed USA. The outcome of these matches will be crucial in determining who takes home the gold.

The scenarios for gold medal are as follows:

If India wins: India is highly likely to win the gold unless Kazakhstan beats the USA by a significant margin (3.5-0.5).

If India draws and the USA wins: The USA will have the edge and will likely take the gold.

If India draws and Kazakhstan wins: Kazakhstan will claim the gold medal.

If India draws and Kazakhstan also draws with the USA: India will almost certainly secure the gold.

If India loses: India will be out of the running for the gold medal.

The final round, which is set to begin at 2:30 PM IST on Sunday, will decide whether India can turn its strong showing into a historic gold medal win.

POINTS TABLE - WOMEN’S SECTION AFTER ROUND 10

Rank Country Games Match Points Game Points
1. India 10 17 27.5
2. Kazakhstan 10 17 27.5
3. USA 10 16 28.5
4. Poland 10 16 27
5. Spain 10 15 29
6. Armenia 10 15 27.5
7. Georgia 10 15 25.5
8. Hungary 10 15 28
9. Azerbaijan 10 15 26
10. China 10 14 31

(*Table updated after 10th round)

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