Heartiest congratulations to the Indian team

The Delhi chess fraternity is extremely happy to see India win bronze medal in the world team championship.

This is by far the greatest6 achievement by us after Anand’s world title wins in different formats.

For the past few years, we have been living with the dream of getting a medal in the Chess Olympiad. This we feel is much greater achievement as only the best continental and world class teams participate in this event.

I think we owe a big thanks to our players and especially Sasikiran who led the team brilliantly. His own victories against Aronian and Gashimov were also very special as we are sure it would have boosted the confidence of other team members.

It was simply out of the blue that we got a chance. Chinese withdrew at the last minute and AICF quickly constructed the best available team. It was not enough as the weather tried to play spoilsport. Flights were delayed and in fact, it was against all odds that we managed to reach there.

Thereafter it was left to the boys and wow….it was simply an amazing performance. The self belief that we can do it complied with a good leader in Sasikiran and of course the immense experience of our coach Lev Psakhis…everything turned out to be a perfect chemistry.

I on behalf of AICF and DCA, would like congratulate our team. Way to go boys…there are Asian games coming up…and then later this year there is Chess Olympiad…surely we will see you winning more and more medals for the country.

Bharat Singh Chauhan
Treasurer AICF
Hony. Secy. DCA

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