Chess Olympiad 2024: India’s Round 8 Schedule, Board Pairings, and Where to Watch

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As the Chess Olympiad 2024 continues to unfold in Budapest, India's chess teams are gearing up for their crucial Round 8 encounters. Following a successful Round 7, where the Indian men's team secured a narrow victory over China and the women's team dominated Georgia, the excitement is building for the next round of matches.

The Chess Olympiad is taking place at the renowned SYMA Sports and Conference Centre in Budapest, Hungary, showcasing some of the finest chess talent from around the globe.

With both the Indian men's and women's teams demonstrating remarkable skill and determination, Round 8 promises to be an exciting chapter in their campaign.

In Round 8, the Indian men's team, currently holding a strong position, will face Iran. The match is scheduled for September 19, 2024, at 15:00 local time. The men's team come off a closely fought 2.5-1.5 win over China in the previous round.

The Indian women's team will face Poland in Round 8, also scheduled for September 19, 2024, at 15:00 local time. In the last round, the women's team secured a comprehensive 3-1 win over Georgia.

Chess Olympiad 2024 Schedule: 8th Round Board Pairings, Schedule

Open Section | Iran vs India

Board 1: GM Parham Maghsoodloo (Iran, 2723) vs GM Gukesh D (India, 2764)

Board 2: GM M. Amin Tabatabaei (Iran, 2714) vs GM Praggnanandhaa R (India, 2750)

Board 3: GM Bardiya Daneshvar (Iran, 2598) vs GM Arjun Erigaisi (India, 2778)

Board 4: GM Pouya Idani (Iran, 2599) vs GM Vidit Santosh Gujrathi (India, 2720)

Women's Section | Poland vs India

Board 1: IM Alina Kashlinskaya (Poland, 2490) vs GM Dronavalli Harika (India, 2502)

Board 2: GM Monika Socko (Poland, 2422) vs GM Vaishali Rameshbabu (India, 2498)

Board 3: IM Aleksandra Maltsevskaya (Poland, 2404) vs IM Divya Deshmukh (India, 2483)

Board 4: WIM Alicja Sliwicka (Poland, 2373) vs IM Vantika Agrawal (India, 2370)

Chess Olympiad 8th Round Live Streaming: How to Watch Chess Olympiad 2024?
For chess enthusiasts eager to follow the live action, FIDE's official YouTube channel will be streaming the games from the Chess Olympiad 2024.

Although TV broadcasting details in India are not confirmed, fans can catch all the live coverage and updates via FIDE's YouTube channel. This provides an excellent opportunity to witness the strategic brilliance and intense competition of the Chess Olympiad.

As India's chess teams continue their impressive journey in the tournament, Round 8 will be pivotal in determining their standings and aspirations. With a blend of experienced Grandmasters and rising stars, the Indian teams are poised for a thrilling round of chess action.