Who among the following is the Non-Playing Captain and Coach of Indian Chess team at Chess Olympiad 2024?
Srinath Narayanan
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Srinath Narayanan.
At the Chess Olympiad 2024, Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan served as the Non-Playing Captain and Coach of the Indian chess team. A highly respected figure in Indian chess, Srinath has consistently contributed to India’s international success in recent years. Under his mentorship, the Indian men's team clinched their first-ever gold medal in the Open section at the Olympiad, marking a historic moment for Indian chess. The team included top players like D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, and Pentala Harikrishna. Srinath’s role was instrumental in team coordination, strategic planning, and mental preparation, all of which played a significant role in their victory. In May 2024, he was also awarded the FIDE Senior Trainer title, becoming the youngest Indian to receive it. Srinath had earlier led Indian teams in the 2020 and 2021 Online Chess Olympiads and the 2022 Asian Games, all with remarkable success.
Other options:
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Abhijit Ganguly – Not associated with the 2024 Olympiad coaching staff.
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Pendyala Harikrishna – Played as a team member, not a coach.
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Vikram Singh – Not involved with the Olympiad team.
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