Gukesh to Play Board 4 as India Starts Chess Olympiad Title Defence
World chess champion D Gukesh will play on Board 4 for India at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The tournament starts on September 16, 2026, and India enters the event as the defending champion in both the Open and Women’s sections. The choice has drawn attention because Gukesh played on Board 1…