Erigaisi suffers Round 1 upset at Chess Olympiad

India's second-ranked Arjun Erigaisi lost to Thailand's Prin Laohawirapap in Round 1 of the Chess Olympiad on the opening day.

The defeat came despite Erigaisi holding a significant rating advantage. Other Indian players won their games to secure a team victory over Thailand, and the Indian women's team recorded a 4-0 win.