Humpy avenges Global Chess League setbacks to beat Tsolakidou; Gukesh wins as India take open tie

On September 19, 2026, at the Chess Olympiad, Koneru Humpy defeated Greece’s Stavroula Tsolakidou and Gukesh beat Italy’s Sabino Brunello.

Humpy’s victory avenged her recent Global Chess League setbacks and helped India’s women extend their unbeaten run at the Chess Olympiad.

Gukesh returned to winning ways after slipping below 2700, and India won the open tie 3-1, with both teams continuing their strong starts to the tournament.