'India's Got Latent' Gambit? Behind Vantika's double bronze at Chess Olympiad

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In the fourth instalment of TimesofIndia.com's series looking back at India's medal-winning campaigns at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Vantika Agrawal reflects on her women's team's bronze-medal journey. The 24-year-old discusses the setbacks against Poland and China, her individual bronze, the team's resilience, her limited exposure to elite tournaments, and her ambitions to break into the top circuit.

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