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Gukesh links Arjun's Round 1 loss to 6-hour hotel wait at Chess Olympiad

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World chess champion D Gukesh has attributed Arjun Erigaisi's surprise defeat in the opening round partly to logistical difficulties faced by the Indian team upon arrival. The players were reportedly made to wait six hours before being assigned their hotel rooms, leaving them fatigued ahead of the competition. Gukesh also addressed questions about India's board order, defending the decision to place him on Board 4. He explained that both Praggnanandhaa and Arjun were in strong form, and the lineup was strategically arranged to give the team the best overall chance of winning.

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