The Indian Chess team on Sunday scripted history by clinching maiden gold medals in both men’s and women’s categories in the 45th Chess Olympiad organized in Hungary’s Budapest after beating their respective opponents in the final round.

India etched its name in the annals of chess history by securing unprecedented double gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad. Both the Indian men's and women's teams emerged victorious in their respective categories,

Crucial wins from D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi guided India to their maiden Chess Olympiad title on Sunday, September 22. Playing in Budapest, India beat Slovenia in the final round of the competition to pip China to the title in the open section.