India Leads in Chess Olympiad with Two Rounds to Go

Both men's and women's teams are in strong positions, with the men's team leading by two points and the women's team in second place.

The Indian men's team has won eight out of nine rounds and drawn one, leading with 17 points.
The women's team has won seven out of nine rounds, currently in second place with 15 points, behind Kazakhstan.
In the men's section, India will face top-seeded USA in Round 10, a crucial match for both teams.
The women's team will play against China in Round 10, needing a win to stay in contention for the gold medal.
India has never won an over-the-board Chess Olympiad gold, making their current performance historic.