World chess champion Magnus Carlsen on said that hosts India stand a strong chance of winning medals at the upcoming 44th Chess Olympiad.
A record total of 30 Indian players across six teams (Three in open and three women) will be participating in the Olympiad.
“Both Indian teams have a very strong and impressive line of players and I think both have a chance to be amongst the medals,” Carlsen said.
“Tamil Nadu or say Chennai is the hottest hub of chess in the world now. So just to be there and be a part of the chess celebration is a reason in itself,” he added.