R Praggnanandhaa says 'I had fever' after silver for India and his bronze at Samarkand Olympiad

R Praggnanandhaa said "I had fever" after India finished with a silver and he secured an individual bronze at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, in an exclusive published by Times of India on October 5, 2026.

The 21-year-old discussed battling illness, missed winning chances, the decisive defeat to Uzbekistan, the team's resilience and his recovery from the Candidates disappointment.