Chess Olympiad: How Arjun Erigaisi suffered Rd 1 upset against lower-rated opponent

India's second-ranked Arjun Erigaisi suffered a astonishing Round 1 decision astatine the Chess Olympiad. He mislaid to Thailand's Prin Laohawirapap contempt a important standing advantage. Other Indian players secured victories, ensuring a squad triumph against Thailand. The Indian women's squad besides achieved a ascendant 4-0 triumph implicit their opponents. These results occurred connected the opening time of the prestigious Chess Olympiad.