Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi to lead India in FIDE Online Olympiad

CHENNAI: India's second highest rated chess player, Grandmaster (GM) Vidit Santosh Gujrathi (25), will lead the Indian challenge in the upcoming FIDE Online Chess Olympiad starting July 22.

According to the All India Chess Federation (AICF), the decision was taken by AICF President P.R. Venketrama Raja in consultation with former world champion and the country's highest rated player GM Viswanathan Anand and the selection committee.

While Anand is ranked 15th in the world, while Gujrathi is ranked 23rd. World No. 26 GM Pentala Harikrishna will be the reserve. IANS

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