When the Indian team began their 2024 Chess Olympiad campaign in Budapest, Hungary last month with a 4-0 win over Morocco, they also kick started a post-match ritual on the sidelines. The custom posed some tough questions midway through the tournament, but the team stuck to it.

In a historic achievement, India's chess teams won gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. To celebrate this remarkable feat, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin,

India men’s and women’s teams won the Chess Olympiad gold medals for the first time in their history. read more The Indian contingent celebrates during the closing ceremony of the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest after winning gold in both the Open as well as the Women's categories.

India made history at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest as both the men's and women's teams clinched their maiden gold medals, marking a monumental achievement in Indian chess.

"The hunger for gold ended in Hungary, but the desire for success continues. In the open section we dominated and in women's section we owned it," AICF president Narang said during the felicitation.

The All India Chess Federation declared Rs 3.2 crore in rewards for India's historic Chess Olympiad victory. Each player will receive Rs 25 lakh, with

Each player from the winning teams will receive ₹25 lakh, while the captains of the men’s and women’s teams, will be rewarded with ₹15 lakh each.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met the Indian men's and women's teams that won historic maiden gold medals in the recently-concluded 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded India's young chess players for their historic achievement at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, where both the men's and women's teams clinched their maiden gold medals.