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7/7!! Savitha Shri on perfect score, Gukesh and Pragg draw | Chess Olympiad 2026

24 Sept 2026 · 11 min

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In a brief post‑match interview hosted by Savitha Shri, Indian Grandmaster Vidit and former World Champion Teimour Radjabov discuss a recent drawn game at the 2026 Chess Olympiad. Vidit expresses confusion over the game’s dynamics and reflects on playing against top‑level opponents. Savitha remarks on the unexpected opening line chosen by the opponent, noting it was a typical blitz/rapid weapon but still effective, and laments the team’s current 1‑1 score, emphasizing the pressure to secure wins for the team’s standing. Radjabov comments on the solidity of the match and mentions it as preparation for a World Championship contender, Rukesh, while also providing a broader view on Azerbaijan’s performance, describing the competition as normal but demanding with many rounds ahead. The exchange is informal, bilingual (English and Hindi), and highlights the strategic and psychological aspects of high‑level team competition.

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And we have actually a very special guest, Vidit, joining us. Vidit, nice draw by black today. It's so nice to see evaluation bar.
Game में कुछ समझ ही नहीं आता क्या हो रहा है। Did you expect Vedat Tudor on board for? Yes, we were sure. Okay. Because I asked him. This is the same. Oh, okay. So I was saying so I will play with world champions. Okay.
Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Um, yeah, actually. It surprised me a bit with the line he played because, I mean, I knew that he plays this line, but I thought he will not do it against me because it's more like his blitz and rapid weapon that he plays. But yeah, it looks like it was a good idea because I didn't get anything special in the game. So actually, it was a normal game. Yeah, but I'm a little bit sad about the game. I mean, not about the game. Game was fine, but now the score is 1 against 1. But yeah, the positions looks tough for our team, so maybe I needed to win somehow. But yeah, it's never easier to win against a player like Eregais, so what to do?
Okay. Thank you. You really need me a smile in face. Give me one smile. Yes, thank you.
If you would like to say something.
Yeah, yeah. Solid, solid match. World Championship training for Rukesh.
And Rajabov, how do you think Azerbaijan is doing so far in terms of the competition and the field here?
It's normal. We're fighting in every match. And even today, as you have seen, the positions were very unclear at the beginning, and then we just got slightly worse, and then had to keep it. But yeah, it's a lot of rounds to go. Best wishes.
Best wishes, Rajabov.