Budapest R6 (open): India sole leaders, as Arjun keeps on winning!
At the halfway mark of the Chess Olympiad, India, the second seeds in the open section, have emerged as the sole leaders, with 6 wins from 6 matches. Not only have they maintained a perfect match record, but they are also the only team to remain undefeated in both individual and team performances across either section of the tournament. Arjun Erigaisi has been the star performer for the Indian team, winning all 6 of his games, including a round-6 victory over Hungary’s Sanan Sjugirov. Meanwhile, former co-leaders China and Vietnam drew their match, with Vietnam’s Le Quang Liem defeating world champion Ding Liren on the top board. | Photo: FIDE / Maria Emelianova